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RUSTON – Louisiana Tech women's basketball travels south to Lake Charles to take on in-state opponent McNeese Sunday afternoon in the first matchup between the programs in five years.

GAME INFORMATION
Date/Time: Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lownsley Law Arena (Lake Charles, La.)
TV: ESPN+
Radio: LA Tech Sports Network (97.7) | LA Tech Athletics App
Stats: LATechSports.com/stats

ABOUT LOUISIANA TECH (2-0)
The Lady Techsters enter Lake Charles on a two game win streak, defeating the Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles in the home opener, 90-51, Thursday afternoon.

With nearly 3,500 in attendance, Louisiana Tech dominated TAMUT in a 49 point victory in the yearly Education Day game. A second half that saw 54 points by the home team, LA Tech made seven threes at a 41.2 percent clip. The Lady Techsters only allowed five baskets in the entire second half, forcing 13 turnovers and blocking three shots.

LA Tech outrebounded the Eagles 49-19, the largest margin by the Lady Techsters since outrebounding Louisiana Christian by 27 last season.

Isla Airey was spectacular in her home debut, grabbing 10 boards and blocking two shots in 11 minutes of action. Airey also notched eight offensive rebounds, the most in her three year career. It was the first time Airey grabbed double-digit rebounds since grabbing a career high 12 against Lindenwood in the WNIT her freshman campaign.

Alexia Weaver led the team with 15 points, nailing three triples and dishing three assists. It is the 46^th time Weaver had scored in double-digits in her career.

Brittani Wells continues to dish the ball at an elite level, notching six assists for the second time this season. Wells scored 13 points along the way, adding two rebounds and three steals. Her four triples were one shy of her career high.

ABOUT MCNEESE (2-0)
The Cowgirls are led by first year head coach Ashton Feldhous, a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association 30 Under 30 Class. Feldhous spent the previous season at Morehead State, leading the team to a 18-15 record and 13-7 in OVC play. It was the eighth most wins in program history while posting four Top 100 NET wins.

Feldhous helped five players make All-OVC teams last season with one on first team, two on second team, and two on the newcomers team. Her 13 wins in conference play are the most by a first-year head coach in the OVC in the league's history.

McNeese is 2-0 on the season, defeating Texas A&M-Kingsville and Grambling in the Townsley Law Arena this week. In their last time out, the Cowgirls beat the Tigers 56-51, led in scoring by Valencia Fontenelle-Posson and Matilde Motta with 13 points each.

Fontenelle-Posson also notched a double-double, grabbing 10 boards and adding four steals.

The Cowgirls are an experienced group, posting nine upper classmen on the 13 player roster.

THE SERIES
The Lady Techsters lead the all-time series history 24-7, winning the last six matchups. It is the first time Louisiana Tech has traveled to Lake Charles since 2021, winning 74-57.

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Players Mentioned

Isla Airey

Alexia Weaver

Brittani Wells

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