Lamar University Athletics Dominates in Exhibition Contest
In a comprehensive exhibition contest, Lamar University's (LU) women's basketball team showcased a dominant performance against East Texas Baptist University, securing an 86-35 victory at the Montagne Center's Neches Federal Credit Union Arena. The Cardinals stormed to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter and extended their advantage to a 23-point margin in the second quarter, ultimately ending the game with a 51-point difference.
Key Takeaways:
- Four Lamar University players reached double figures, led by Solene Olenga with 12 points, followed closely by Keyiona McDaniel and R'Mani Taylor, each scoring 12 points as well.
- Chisom Oguego led the team in rebounds with 10, while Molly Powell added 9 points and 7 rebounds.
- The Cardinals' offense shot 46.4% from the field, including 9 three-pointers, with McDaniel sinking three and Kamryn Wilson making a half-court shot to end the first half.
- LU's defense was instrumental in the win, limiting East Texas Baptist University to 12 field goals and 4 three-pointers from 21 attempts.
- The regular season starts on November 8th, with LU traveling to Colorado to meet Northern Colorado.
- The team's performance in the first half was particularly impressive, as they started the second quarter with 23 unanswered points.
Statistics:
- Lamar University's point differential in the exhibition contest: 51 points
- Number of players who reached double figures: 4
- Chisom Oguego's rebound tally: 10
- Molly Powell's point and rebound totals: 9 points and 7 rebounds
- Field goal percentage for Lamar University: 46.4%
- Number of three-pointers made by Lamar University: 9
- Number of three-pointers made by East Texas Baptist University: 4
Sources:
- Lamar University Athletics News Release, Access Date: Not Provided