Xavier University of Louisiana Women's Basketball Secures Upset Win Over Dillard

Strategic Insights -

Nia Bishop's game-winning free throws with 4.8 seconds remaining propelled the Xavier University of Louisiana women's basketball team to a thrilling 64-63 victory over Dillard at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena. The win marks the Gold Nuggets' second triumph over their city rival in seven days, and gives them a 4-0 start to the season for the first time since 2018-19. Bishop, a senior guard, led the team with a season-high 20 points, while Destinee Pointer added a season-high 16 points.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nia Bishop's two free throws with 4.8 seconds remaining gave Xavier University of Louisiana a 64-63 victory over Dillard, marking the team's second win over their city rival in seven days.
  • Bishop, a senior guard, went 0-of-2 from the line with 2:36 remaining in the game, but rebounded with a season-high 20 points, including six rebounds, two assists, and five steals.
  • The win gives Xavier University of Louisiana its first 4-0 start since the 2018-19 season.
  • Destinee Pointer also had a strong game, scoring a season-high 16 points, while Da'Jha Virgil contributed nine points, four assists, and two steals.
  • Abryhia Irons and Rayna Ross each grabbed seven rebounds apiece for Xavier University of Louisiana.
  • Dillard's Ayani Cockrell led all scorers with 22 points, but her team ultimately fell to 3-4 on the season.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana committed 26 turnovers in the game, their third straight contest with over 25 turnovers.

Statistics:

  • 4.8 seconds remaining: The time when Nia Bishop hit the game-winning free throws.
  • 64-63: The final score of the game in favor of Xavier University of Louisiana.
  • 20: Nia Bishop's season-high points scored in the game.
  • 16: Destinee Pointer's season-high points scored in the game.
  • 22: Ayani Cockrell's game-high points scored for Dillard.
  • 26: The number of turnovers committed by Xavier University of Louisiana in the game.

Sources:

  • XULA Athletics, News Release: "Nia Bishop's Free Throws Give XULA Narrow Victory Over Dillard"