FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Women’s Basketball continues its season-opening homestand this week by hosting Southern Nazarene Wednesday at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.
The Lions will take on the Crimson Storm Wednesday with a 5:30 p.m. tipoff. UAFS will then travel to Northeastern State Saturday for a 1 p.m.game followed by a home game November 21against Arkansas Tech at 5:30 p.m.
Both home games will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats and coverage links for the SNU game can be found at uafortsmithlions.com.
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LAST WEEK: The Lions opened the season with a pair of home wins against Westminster, defeating the Griffins, 78-47, and 55-36.
GIMME THAT: UAFS forced 57 turnovers in the two wins, including 28 steals. Guard Zyniah Thomas led the Lions with eight steals.
36: The 36 points allowed are the fewest allowed in a game since January of 2019, when the Lions defeated Texas A&M International, 89-36.
OFF THE BENCH: UAFS received 45 points from its bench in the 78-47 win over the Griffins.
SCOUTING SNU: SNU was picked as the preseason favorite in the GAC this season and has started the season 2-0, including a win over then No. 2 Minnesota State Mankato. Three players are averaging double figures for the Storm, led by guard Lauryn Reither at 16.5 points per game.
SCOUTING NSU: The Riverhawks are 1-1 on the year under first-year head coach Keith Ferguson. Guard Halie Jones leads three players averaging double figures in the two games with 15.0 points per game.
SCOUTING ATU: The Golden Suns won their opener and will face Pittsburg State Thursday before visiting Fort Smith. Guards Pacious McDaniel and Hayleigh Wyrick each scored 19 points in the season-opening win.
THE SERIES: This is just the second ever meeting with Southern Nazarene, with the Storm winning last year’s matchup. UAFS is 4-5 against Northeastern State and this will be the inaugural meeting between the Lions and Arkansas Tech.
