SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball team will play its final road game of the season on Wednesday as the squad travels I10 East for a 7 p.m. matchup with Houston Baptist at Sharp Gym.
 
OPENING TIP
 
Two teams statistically eliminated for Southland Conference Tournament contention, the Cardinals (4-23, 3-13 SLC) and Huskies (9-17, 5-11 SLC), will fight to end their 2017-18 season on a high note. UIW hopes to avenge a 58-56 loss to HBU back on Jan. 24, while the Huskies will look to sweep their season series against the Cardinals for the first time in two years.
 
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
 
Record: 9-17, 5-11 SLC
Last Game: W 67-61 at McNeese (Feb. 24, 2018)
Head Coach: Donna Finnie
Leaders:
No. 14 Jr. G Amanda Johnson – 15.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.4 APG
No. 45 Jr. C Veronika Kirienko – 6.0 PPG, 5.7 RPG
No. 11 So. G Britta Daub – 4.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.2 SPG
Summary: HBU finished 6-22 last season, including a 4-14 mark against Southland Conference competition. The Huskies are currently 9-17 overall and 5-11 in league play. HBU is coming off of a 67-61 victory over McNeese on Saturday at home.
 
The Huskies average 61.5 points, while surrendering 67.8 per contest. HBU shoots 39.1 percent from the floor and 27.2 percent from three-point range, while allowing 37.6 percent and 30.6 percent respectively. The Huskies hold a +0.8 rebounding margin and a -4.5 turnover margin this season.
 
HBU is led by junior guard Amanda Johnson, who averages 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 1.4 assists. Junior center Veronika Kirienko pulls down a team-high 6.0 rebounds per game, to go along with 5.7 points. Sophomore guard Britta Daub averages 4.0 points, 3.4 boards, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals.
 
THE CARDINAL FILE
 
Record: 4-23, 3-13 SLC
Last Game: L 75-59 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi State (Feb. 24, 2018)
Head Coach: Christy Smith
Leaders:
No. 11 So. G Imani Robinson – 12.1 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 1.6 APG
No. 24 r-Jr. C Quincy Baker – 6.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.3 BPG
No. 12 Sr. G Melina Merritt – 4.3 PPG, 2.7 APG, 2.4 RPG, 1.3 SPG
Summary: The Cardinals finished 9-20 last season, including a 7-11 mark against Southland Conference competition. UIW is currently 4-23 overall and 3-13 in league play, coming off of a 75-59 loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday at the coast.
 
The Cardinals average 51.3 points, while surrendering 68.3 per contest. UIW shoots 32.9 percent from the floor and 25.1 percent from beyond the arc, while allowing 43.0 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. The Cardinals hold a -5.1 rebounding margin and a -2.9 turnover margin this season.
 
UIW is led by sophomore guard Imani Robinson, who averages 12.1 points, 4.8 boards, 1.8 steals and 1.6 assists. Redshirt-junior center Quincy Baker pulls down 4.9 rebounds per game, to go along with 6.3 points and 1.3 blocks. Senior guard Melina Merritt averages 4.3 points, 2.7 assists, 2.4 boards and 1.3 steals.
 
SERIES HISTORY
 
HBU owns a 9-1 advantage in the all-time series with UIW. The Huskies picked up a 58-56 victory when the teams last met on Jan. 24 in San Antonio.
 
UP NEXT
 
The Cardinals will close out the year with a Senior Day matchup against Abilene Christian at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
 
STAY TUNED
 
All-Southland Conference teams will be announced following the conclusion of the regular season.
 
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