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Six basketball players earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition

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Six OLLU basketball players – four men and two women – have been named 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. To be recognized, athletes must carry a cumulative 3.5 grade point average or higher.

From the men’s team, Daniel Helterhoff and Paul Minjoth both earned a 4.0. Kyonte Holder marked a 3.97 and Xavier Purnell earned a 3.66. 

Cormia Lewis and Lorena Ramirez also earned Scholar-Athlete recognition. Ramirez carried a 4.0, Lewis a 3.64.

Women’s basketball defeats LCU on Seniors’ Day

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The OLLU women’s basketball team used a strong offense to defeat Louisiana Christian University (LCU) 75-53 on Saturday during Seniors’ Day. The Saints jump to 9-15 overall and 8-11 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Wildcats drop to 10-13 overall and 7-12 in conference.

Cormia Lewis led the Saints with 21 points. Ariadna Gallardo gathered eight rebounds for OLLU. Carrie Barrera-Lacy and Lewis tallied four assists apiece.

Women’s basketball falls to Southwest in final minutes

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The OLLU women’s basketball team lost to the University of the Southwest (USW) 66-62 in a close game on Saturday. The Saints had three chances to tie the game in the final minute but were unable to score. 

OLLU moves to 8-14 overall and 7-10 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Lady Mustangs improve to 11-13 overall and 7-11 in the RRAC.

Cormia Lewis led the Saints with 18 points. Tiffany Lopez had 15 rebounds and added 14 points for a double-double. Julia Plata tallied three assists for the Saints.

Women’s basketball defeats Louisiana Christian University

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The OLLU women’s basketball team shut down Louisiana Christian University’s (LCU) offense in a 65-63 victory on Saturday. The Saints improve to 5-11 overall and 4-7 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Wildcats drop to 6-8 overall and 3-7 in conference play.

Tiffany Lopez and Julia Plata led the Saints with 13 points each. Cormia Lewis tallied a team-high eight rebounds. Carrie Barrera-Lacy totaled six assists.

Lewis, Ramirez and Sanchez selected as NAIA Scholar-Athletes

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2023 Daktronics NAIA Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete today. Selected from OLLU are Cormia Lewis, Lorena Ramirez and Angeline Sanchez.

The 2023 list features student-athletes who achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at their institution. In order to be nominated by the institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport and have attended one full year at said institution.

Lewis earned a 3.57 GPA, Ramirez marked a 3.51 and Sanchez had a 3.62.