SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball team is set to host Northwestern State at the McDermott Center as Southland Conference play continues. Tipoff for Saturday is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

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UIW 

• The Cardinals enter the matchup with a 7–8 overall record and a 5–3 mark in Southland Conference play following a 70–63 home win over East Texas A&M on Thursday night.

• Brynn Lusby leads the Cardinals offensively, averaging 10.1 points per game overall and 12.4 points per contest in conference play while shooting over 51% from the field against league opponents. Jorja Elliott provides a steady presence on both ends of the floor, averaging 9.5 points per game while leading the team in steals and blocks this season.

• Raimi McCrary anchors the paint for the Red and Black, pacing the team with 7.9 rebounds per game overall and 8.3 rebounds per game in conference action. McCrary is also averaging 8.8 points per contest in Southland play.

• Madison Cockrell directs the UIW offense, leading the team with 39 total assists while averaging 10.4 points per game in conference play.

 Scouting the Lady Demons 

• Northwestern State enters the matchup with a 9–7 overall record and a 6–2 mark in Southland Conference play. The Lady Demons are 4–0 on the road in conference action this season.

• Vernell Atamah leads Northwestern State offensively, averaging 18.6 points per game overall and 17.1 points per game in conference play while shooting over 41% from three-point range in league contests.

• Nya Valentine is the primary facilitator for the Lady Demons, averaging 11.9 points per game overall and 15.4 points per contest in conference play, while leading the team with 42 assists against Southland opponents.

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