Women’s basketball falls to Southwest in final minutes

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

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.