Lady Buffs Open NCAA Postseason Friday

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2017-18 LADY BUFF BASKETBALL GAME NOTES
GAME#32
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
THE MATCHUP
THE SERIES
THE STATS
PROBABLE STARTERS
27-4 (16-4 LSC)
21st
Kristen Mattio
3rd Season
81-18 (.818)
Hightower (14.2)
M. Parker (6.3)
Gamble (3.6)
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Record
Ranking
Head Coach
Experience
Record
Top Scorer
Top Rebounder
Top Assists
Twitter
Website
20-10 (10-4 HLC)
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Elena Lovato
2nd Season
37-23 (.617)
Taylor (13.4)
Taylor (9.3)
Williams (4.8)
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Overall (Streak):.....................................................WT Leads 3-0 (W3)
In Canyon:............................................................. WT Leads 2-0 (W2)
In Fort Smith:........................................................... WT Leads 1-0 (W1)
Neutral Site:..............................................................................................
Unknown Date/Site:................................................................................
Mattio vs. UAFS:.......................................................................................
Last Meeting:.............................................. March 14, 2015 (Canyon)
Last WT Win:.................................March 14, 2015 (Canyon / 70-57)
Last UAFS Win:.........................................................................................
WT
71.2
53.6
+17.6
.486
.330
.367
.267
5.6
.685
40.5
+10.4
17.5
18.3
-1.9
8.6
5.4
Category
Scoring Offense
Scoring Defense
Scoring Margin
Field Goal Percentage
Field Goal Percentage Def.
3PT Field Goal Percentage
3PT Field Goal Percentage Def.
3-Pointers Per Game
Free Throw Percentage
Rebounds
Rebounding Margin
Assists
Turnovers
Turnover Margin
Steals
Blocks
UAFS
70.5
61.2
+9.3
.445
.405
.331
.277
6.7
.624
35.9
+0.9
14.7
15.3
+3.7
10.4
2.5
WT Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT%
3 Megan Gamble G 5-7 So. Omaha, Nebraska 4.6 2.7 3.6 .474 .414 .588
4 Lexy Hightower G 5-8 So. Amarillo, Texas 14.2 2.6 1.8 .462 .435 .797
10 Sydney Walton G 5-8 Sr. Perryton, Texas 4.8 2.2 2.4 .421 .306 .717
20 Tiana Parker P 6-5 Jr. Chehalis, Washington 7.7 5.5 2.5^ .500 .000 .515
42 Madison Parker F 5-10 Sr. Canyon, Texas 10.7 6.3 2.0 .578 .286 .728
^ blocks per game | check out WT’s broadcast notes on the final page for complete info on all the Lady Buffs
UAFS Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT%
1 Alexis Brown G 5-6 Sr. Little Rock, Arkansas 6.0 4.0 2.1 .409 .238 .658
2 Daijah Brown G/F 5-8 Jr. West Palm Beach, Florida 6.1 2.2 0.9 .464 .179 .404
4 Lundon Williams F 5-6 Jr. Greenwood, Arkansas 9.6 1.9 4.8 .446 .374 .861
34 Ellie Lehne F 6-2 Jr. Byron, Illinois 6.9 2.0 0.8 .429 .426 .698
40 Tayla Taylor F 6-1 Sr. Marlin, Texas 13.4 9.3 0.6^ .590 .000 .519
* - Based on previous game | ^ blocks per game
OVERALL: 27-4 | LONE STAR: 16-4 | STREAK: W12
HOME: 11-3 | AWAY: 12-1 | NEUTRAL: 4-0
NOVEMBER
Sat. 4 Wayland Baptist (Exhibition) L, 68-73 (OT)
Fri. 10 at UC-Colorado Springs W, 61-34
Sat. 11 at Regis W, 58-53
Thu. 16 University of Science & Arts W, 60-49
WT Pak-A-Sak Thanksgiving Classic (Canyon, TX)
Thu. 24 Texas A&M-International W, 89-63
Fri. 25 (RV) Colorado State-Pueblo W, 65-49
Thu. 30 at Western New Mexico * W, 57-43
DECEMBER
Sat. 2 at Eastern New Mexico * W, 61-44
Tue. 5 at UT Permian Basin * W, 75-48
Thu. 7 Texas Woman’s * W, 81-61
Viking Holiday Hoops Classic (Bellingham, WA)
Mon. 18 vs. Simon Frasier W, 78-59
Tue. 19 at Western Washington W, 78-62
Fri. 29 University of the Southwest W, 118-56
JANUARY
Thu. 4 Midwestern State * W, 64-46
Sat. 6 Cameron * W, 70-49
Thu. 11 at Angelo State * L, 51-68
Sat. 13 at Texas A&M-Kingsville * W, 79-40
Thu. 18 Tarleton State * L, 64-66
Sat. 20 Texas A&M-Commerce * L, 55-59
Thu. 25 Eastern New Mexico * L, 71-73 (OT)
Sat. 27 Western New Mexico * W, 58-46
Tue. 30 UT Permian Basin * W, 72-36
FEBRUARY
Sat. 3 at Texas Woman’s * W, 74-38
Thu. 8 at Cameron * W, 70-61
Sat. 10 at Midwestern State * W, 78-67
Thu. 15 Texas A&M-Kingsville * W, 74-58
Sat. 17 Angelo State * W, 71-62
Thu. 22 at Texas A&M-Commerce * W, 69-43
Sat. 24 at Tarleton State * W, 87-60
MARCH
Lone Star Conference Championship (Frisco, TX)
Thu/Fr. 1/2 (7) Midwestern State W, 70-49
Sat. 3 (3) Texas A&M-Commerce W, 68-55
Sun. 4 (5) Tarleton State W, 80-66
NCAA South Central Regionals (Lubbock, TX)
Fri. 9 (7) Arkansas-Fort Smith 2:30 p.m.
Sat. 10 Regional Semifinals 5:00 p.m.
Mon. 12 Regional Championship 7:00 p.m.
NCAA Division II Elite Eight (Sioux Falls, S.D.)
Tue. 20 National Quarterfinals T.B.D.
Wed. 21 National Semifinals T.B.D.
Fri. 23 National Championship T.B.D.
* - Denotes LSC Game
All Times Central and Subject to Change
Rankings Refelct the Newest NABC Division II Top-25 Poll
Home Games played at the First United Bank Center (FUBC)
WEST TEXAS A&M
COMING UP
The #21 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M enter the NCAA Postseason for the
fifth straight and 24th overall campaign this weekend at the Rip Griffin Center
in Lubbock as WT rides a 12-game win streak into the South Central Regional
Quarterfinals on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. against the seventh seeded Lions
of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
WBCA DIVISION II TOP-25 POLL
The Lady Buffs jumped two spots to number twenty-one in the final Women’s
Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Top-25 Poll of the regular
season.
Ashland (31-0) picked up all 24 possible first place votes for a total of 600 points
followed by Lubbock Christian (574), Drury (533), Glenville State (503), Virginia
Union (499), Carson-Newman (489), Augustana (417), Edinboro (374), Bentley
(370) and Central Missouri (355) to round out the top ten. The South Central
Region was represented by Lubbock Christian (2nd), WT (21st) and Colorado
State-Pueblo (RV).
NATIONALLY SPEAKING
Entering the weekend, the Lady Buffs rank second in the nation in field goal
percentage (48.6%) and field goal percentage defense (33.0%), third in scoring
defense (53.6/game) and fifth rebounding margin (+10.4). WT also ranks in the
Top-20 in blocked shots (168), total assists (8th, 542), blocked shots per game
(10th, 5.4), scoring margin (12th, 7.5), assists per game (13th, 17.5), 3PT field
goal defense (16th, 26.7), win/loss percentage (17th, 87.1) and 3PT field goal
percentage (19th, 36.7).
Sophomore guard Lexy Hightower ranks 12th in the nation in 3-PT Field Goal
Percentage (43.5%) while Megan Gamble is 39th in Assist/Turnover Ratio (+2.02),
Tiana Parker ranks 19th in the country in Total Blocks (76) and 23rd in Blocks Per
Game (2.45).
LADY BUFFS IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT
The Lady Buffs enter the NCAA Postseason for the fifth straight and 24th overall
time this weekend as they are 35-23 all-time in the NCAA Tournament with the
35 wins ranking sixth-most all-time in NCAA Division II and ranks fourth-most
among active DII institutions. WT has claimed seven Regional Championships
with two appearances in the National Finals since the 1986-87 campaign.
In the last four NCAA tournament appearances for WT, the Lady Buffs are 13-4
during the stretch with three South Central Regional Championships and an
appearance in the 2014 Division II National Title Game.
WINNING TRADITION
The 2017-18 season marks the sixth-straight year of 20 or more wins for the Lady
Buffs. WT has won 30 or more games in 2013-14 and 2014-15 and have 30 wins
in six seasons since 1980-81. The Lady Buffs have not had a losing season since
1980-81 and have won 20 or more games in 27 seasons during that span with a
string of nine-straight from 1983-1992.
Date:..........................................................Friday, March 9th
Time:.................................................................. 2:30 p.m. CT
Location:...................................................... Lubbock, Texas
Venue:.......................................Rip Griffin Center (1,950)
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Provider:...................................................................Stretch
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Provider:......................................................StatBroadcast
Radio:........................................................98.7 Lone Star FM
Talent:.........................Lucas Kinsey (@LucasKinseyWT)
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Website:............................................ www.GoBuffsGo.com
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QUICK FACTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location......................................................................Canyon, Texas
Founded........................................................................................ 1910
Enrollment.................................................................................. 10,169
Colors...................................................................Maroon and White
Nickname...........................................................................Lady Buffs
Home Facility............................First United Bank Center (FUBC)
Capacity................................................................................... 4,800
Opened..............................................................January 26, 2002
Conference.................................................. Lone Star Conference
Affiliation..................................................................NCAA Division II
President.........................................................Dr. Walter V. Wendler
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.............. Michael McBroom
Senior Woman’s Administrator..................... Stephanie Sumpter
Faculty Athletics Representative.......................Dr. Dave Rausch
Athletics Department Phone................................(806) 651-4400
FACILITY HISTORY
Opened.................................................................January 26, 2002
Capacity...................................................................................... 4,800
Home Record (Since 1/26/02).................................. 192-27 (.876)
Undefeated Seasons at the FUBC (Last)....................4 (2013-14)
HISTORY
Start of Modern Statistical Era................. 1980-81 (38th season)
All-Time Record.........................................................877-250 (.778)
All-Time Home Record.............................................. 477-65 (.880)
All-Time Road/Neutral Record.............................. 400-185 (.684)
NCAA Postseason Appearances................................................23
Last NCAA Postseason Appearance................................ 2016-17
.......................(Lost to Ashland (67-82) - National Quarterfinals)
LSC Division/Regular Season Titles (Last)................16 (2017-18)
LSC Tournament Appearances....................................................30
LSC Tournament Championships (Last)....................13 (2015-16)
BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF
Head Coach.................................................................Kristen Mattio
Alma Mater............................................................Evangel (2003)
Record at WT...................................................54-14 (3rd Season)
Winning Percentage at WT..................................................79.4%
Career Record.................................................54-14 (3rd Season)
Associate Head Coach......................................... Camille Perkins
Assistant Coach.....................................................Kristian Branson
Graduate Assistant.........................................................Alie Decker
2016-17 REVIEW
Overall Record.............................................................................26-9
.........................................Home: 13-1 | Away: 8-4 | Neutral: 5-4
LSC Record (Finish)............................................................15-5 (3rd)
Conference Tournament.........................................LSC Semifinals
.............................................................vs. Texas Woman’s, W 61-53
.................................................................. vs. Angelo State, L 68-70
Postseason..........................................NCAA Division II Elite Eight
...............................................................................vs. Regis, W 75-67
.........................................at Colorado State-Pueblo, W 70-67 OT
................................................................ vs. Angelo State, W 86-64
........................................................................... vs. Ashland, L 67-82
Final WBCA Ranking....................................................................15th
2017-18 PREVIEW
Letterwinners Returning/Lost......................................................5/7
Starters Returning/Lost................................................................. 1/4
Returning Redshirts............................................................................1
Newcomers.........................................................................................8
Returning Minutes......................................43.0% (3,037 of 7,050)
Returning Points.............................................35.7% (900 of 2,517)
Returning Rebounds...................................... 35.9% (461 of 1,284)
ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
Assistant Director/WBB Contact.................................Brent Seals
Cell Phone............................................................(806) 674-7050
Office Phone.........................................................(806) 651-4442
Email................................................................bseals@wtamu.edu
Office Mailing Address..................................WTAMU Box 60049
...............................................................................Canyon, TX 79016
Office Address..............................2620 Russell Long Boulevard
......................................................................... Canyon, Texas 79015
...............................Virgil Henson Activities Center (Room 218A)
Athletics Website......................................... www.GoBuffsGo.com
Twitter.....................................................................@LadyBuffHoops
Facebook................................................................./LadyBuffHoops
Instagram........................................................@LadyBuffBasketball
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
THISWEEK...
11 12 6 7 8 9 10
Practice
FUBC (T.B.D.)
GameDay
Regional Finals
Lubbock, TX
7:00 p.m. CT
Practice
FUBC (T.B.D.)
Practice
FUBC (T.B.D.)
Travel Day
Practice
(T.B.D.)
GameDay
(7) Ark.-Fort Smith
Lubbock, TX
2:30 p.m. CT
GameDay
Regional Semis
Lubbock, TX
5:00 p.m. CT
MEDIA POLICIES
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Requests for working media credentials must be made through the
WTAMU Athletic Media Relations office. The Amarillo Globe-News
and The Canyon News receive reserved seating on press row. The
Buffalo Sports Network and the recognized visiting radio station
will be provided a broadcast location.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
All photographers covering a game must display appropriate
credentials at all times and are expected to comply with any
instructions given by game officials or WT Athletics employees.
PRESS ROW SERVICES
Complete team and individual statistics, scoring summaries, and play-
by-play will be provided by the WTAMU Athletic Media Relations Office
immediately following the game.
NON-GAMEDAY INTERVIEWS
Coach Mattio and select players will be available during a weekly
interview session set up by the WTAMU Athletic Media Relations
office at a time and place to be determined. Interviews may also
be conducted prior to practice if prior arrangements are made. To
arrange all non-game day interviews, please contact the WTAMU
Athletic Media Relations office at least 24 hours prior to desired
time.
POSTGAME INTERVIEWS
Following all home games, Coach Mattio and selected players
will be available for interviews, please notify Brent Seals of any
interview requests during the final minutes or immediately following
the game. For road games, please contact Brent Seals to set up a
phone interview.
NUMERICAL ROSTER
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
# Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Previous/HS)
2 Deleyah Harris G 5-9 Jr. TR Omaha, Nebraska (Kirkwood CC)
3 Megan Gamble G 5-7 So. TR Omaha, Nebraska (North Dakota State)
4 Lexy Hightower G 5-8 So. 1L Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo HS)
5 Payton Whitmore G 5-6 So. TR Mesa, Arizona (Weber State)
10 Sydney Walton G 5-8 Sr. 1L Perryton, Texas (Oklahoma State)
12 Baylee Quisenberry G 5-9 R-Fr. RS Devine, Texas (Devine HS)
15 Zada Swoopes G 5-11 Fr. HS Whitewright, Texas (Whitewright HS)
20 Tiana Parker P 6-5 Jr. TR Chehalis, Washington (Tennessee State)
21 Daria Cosgrove G 5-9 Fr. HS Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)
24 Reagan Haynes G 5-7 Jr. 2L Gruver, Texas (Gruver HS)
30 CeCe Wooten F 6-0 Sr. 1L Vancouver, Washington (Weber State)
34 Abby Spurgin P 6-2 Fr. HS Fredericksburg, Texas (Fredericksburg HS)
41 Tyesha Taylor P 6-5 Jr. TR Temple, Texas (New Mexico State)
42 Madison Parker F 5-10 Sr. 2L Canyon, Texas (Abilene Christian)
# Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Previous/HS)
21 Daria Cosgrove G 5-9 Fr. HS Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)
3 Megan Gamble G 5-7 So. TR Omaha, Nebraska (North Dakota State)
2 Deleyah Harris G 5-9 Jr. TR Omaha, Nebraska (Kirkwood CC)
24 Reagan Haynes G 5-7 Jr. 2L Gruver, Texas (Gruver HS)
4 Lexy Hightower G 5-8 So. 1L Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo HS)
42 Madison Parker F 5-10 Sr. 2L Canyon, Texas (Abilene Christian)
20 Tiana Parker P 6-5 Jr. TR Chehalis, Washington (Tennessee State)
12 Baylee Quisenberry G 5-9 R-Fr. RS Devine, Texas (Devine HS)
34 Abby Spurgin P 6-2 Fr. HS Fredericksburg, Texas (Fredericksburg HS)
15 Zada Swoopes G 5-11 Fr. HS Whitewright, Texas (Whitewright HS)
41 Tyesha Taylor P 6-5 Jr. TR Temple, Texas (New Mexico State)
10 Sydney Walton G 5-8 Sr. 1L Perryton, Texas (Oklahoma State)
5 Payton Whitmore G 5-6 So. TR Mesa, Arizona (Weber State)
30 CeCe Wooten F 6-0 Sr. 1L Vancouver, Washington (Weber State)
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Kristen Mattio (3rd Season)
Associate Head Coach: Camille Perkins (4th Season)
Assistant Coach: Kristian Branson (1st Season)
Graduate Assistant: Alie Decker (1st Season)

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TOP-25 POLLS WT’S RECORD WHEN...
At Home........................................................................................11-3
On the Road....................................................................................11-1
On a Neutral Court....................................................................... 4-0
GAME SITUATIONS
Leading or tied at Half...............................................................24-2
Trailing at Half................................................................................ 2-2
Leading with 5:00 left (regulation).........................................24-0
Trailing or Tied with 5:00 left.....................................................2-4
In Overtime Games....................................................................... 0-1
SCORING
WT scores less than 60 points...................................................3-2
WT scores between 60-69..........................................................7-1
WT scores between 70-79.........................................................12-1
WT scores between 80-89........................................................ 3-0
WT scores between 90-99........................................................ 0-0
WT scores 100+ points................................................................. 1-0
Opponent scores less than 60.................................................19-1
Opponent scores between 60-69............................................7-2
Opponent scores between 70-79............................................. 0-1
Opponent scores between 80-89........................................... 0-0
Opponent scores between 90-99........................................... 0-0
Opponent scores 100+................................................................ 0-0
Games decided by 3 points or less......................................... 0-2
Games decided by 4-9 points.....................................................3-1
Games decided by 10-19 points................................................12-1
Games decided by 20 or more points....................................11-0
DAYS OF THE WEEK
On Monday..................................................................................... 1-0
On Tuesday.................................................................................... 2-0
On Wednesday............................................................................. 0-0
On Thursday...................................................................................7-3
On Friday........................................................................................ 4-0
On Saturday....................................................................................11-1
On Sunday...................................................................................... 1-0
In November.................................................................................. 6-0
In December.................................................................................. 6-0
In January........................................................................................5-3
In February..................................................................................... 6-0
In March.......................................................................................... 3-0
vs. Ranked Opponents................................................................ 0-0
vs. South Central Regional Opponents................................22-4
........................................(Lone Star, Rocky Mountain, Heartland)
vs. DII Non-Regional Opponents.............................................. 2-0
vs. Non-DII Opponents................................................................ 2-0
WBCA DIVISION II TOP 25 (MAR. 4)
No. Team Pts. 1st Place Last
1 Ashland (31-0) 600 24 1
2 Lubbock Christian (28-1) 574 0 2
3 Drury (29-2) 533 0 3
4 Glenville State (30-1) 503 0 5
5 Virginia Union (28-2) 499 0 4
6 Carson-Newman (29-2) 489 0 7
7 Augustana (SD) (27-3) 417 0 10
8 Edinboro (26-3) 374 0 11
9 Bentley (27-3) 370 0 12
10 Central Missouri (24-3) 355 0 6
11 Stonehill (26-3) 331 0 13
12 Indiana (PA) (26-3) 324 0 8
13 Alaska Anchorage (25-4) 317 0 9
14 Union (TN) (28-3) 315 0 14
15 Southern Indiana (26-4) 245 0 17
16 University of the Sciences (28-3) 230 0 19
17 Southwestern Okla. State (26-4) 206 0 15
18 Azusa Pacific (27-4) 191 0 16
19 Hawaii Pacific (26-3) 150 0 22
20 Wingate (25-5) 128 0 21
21 West Texas A&M (27-4) 115 0 23
22 North Alabama (24-4) 97 0 18
23 UC San Diego (27-4) 90 0 25
24 Michigan Tech (23-5) 77 0 20
25 North Georgia (27-4) 60 0 NR
RECEIVING VOTES: California (PA) (24-6) 43; Grand Valley
State (25-6) 42; Colorado State-Pueblo (25-6) 40; Virginia
State (23-5) 31; Minnesota State Moorhead (23-5) 17
D2CCA DIVISION II TOP-25 (MAR. 6)
No. Team (First Place) Ovr. Points Prev.
1 Ashland (16) 31-0 400 1
2 Lubbock Christian 28-1 380 2
3 Glenville State 30-1 355 3
4 Carson-Newman 29-2 348 5
5 Union 28-3 326 8
6 Bentley 27-3 294 14
7 Augustana 27-3 288 20
8 Drury 29-3 284 9
T9 Virginia Union 28-2 260 12
T9 UC San Diego 27-4 260 13
T11 Central Missouri 24-3 218 4
T11 Stonehill 26-3 218 6
13 West Texas A&M 27-4 195 16
14 Alaska Anchorage 25-4 191 7
15 Florida Southern 25-4 162 21
16 North Georgia 27-4 139 24
17 Southwestern Oklahoma 26-4 137 11
18 Southern Indiana 26-4 135 15
19 Edinboro 26-3 129 23
20 USciences 28-3 125 19
21 North Alabama 24-4 88 10
22 Hawaii Pacific 26-3 58 NR
23 IUP 26-3 48 18
24 Wingate 25-5 47 17
25 Grand Valley 25-6 26 RV
RECEIVING VOTES: Colorado State-Pueblo (25), Arkansas
Tech (13), Northern State (11), St. Thomas Aquinas (9), Azusa
Pacific (5), California (3), Caldwell (2), Lander (2), Lewis (1)
LAST TIME OUT
ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH
LSC BASKETBALL POSTSEASON AWARDS
Four members of the Co-Lone Star Conference Champion Lady Buffs of
West Texas A&M were honored for their efforts on the hardwood as the LSC
announced their annual postseason awards during a banquet in Frisco, Texas
prior to the start of the LSC Championship at Dr Pepper Arena.
Kristen Mattio picked-up the LSC Coach of the Year honors for the first time
in her career as she led the Lady Buffs to their 16th Lone Star Conference
Championship, finishing the regular season with an overall record of 24-4 with a
16-4 mark in league play.
Lexy Hightower was named to the All-LSC First Team while also being honored
as an All-Academic Teamm member, Madison Parke was named to the All-LSC
2nd Team while Deleyah Harris and Tiana Parker were tabbed Honorable
Mention as Parker was also named to the league’s All-Defensive Team.
LIVE COVERAGE
The Lubbock Christian Athletic Communications Department will provide live
stats and a webstream for the entire NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball South
Central Regional Championship in Lubbock. For more information or links, visit
the Lady Buff Basketball schedule page at GoBuffsGo.com.
TARLETON STATE RECAP
The #23 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M finished off a wild four-day stretch with
the program’s 14th Lone Star Conference Tournament Championship on Sunday
afternoon as they outlasted the fifth seeded TexAnns of Tarleton State, 80-66
at Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas. Junior guard Megan Gamble picked up
Tournament MVP honors while Lexy Hightower and Tiana Parker were named to
the All-Tournament Team.
West Texas A&M was led offensively by Tyesha Taylor who went 8-of-10 from
the floor with 16 points followed by Lexy Hightower (15), Megan Gamble (14) and
Madison Parker (10) in double-figures. Tiana Parker led the way defensively for
the Lady Buffs with six rebounds and six blocks in the victory. WT finished the
game going 29-of-52 (55.8%) from the floor including 7-of-14 (50%) from behind
the arc and 15-of-19 (78.9%) from the charity stripe with 33 rebounds (10 offensive,
23 defensive), 20 assists, 16 turnovers, nine blocks and six steals in the win.
The Lady Buffs claimed the LSC’s automatic bid into the NCAA Postseason. WT
is making the program’s fifth straight and 24th overall appearance in the NCAA
Postseason where they hold an overall record of 35-23 to register the sixth most
tournament wins in Division II History.
WT IN THE LSC CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Buffs competed in the Lone Star Conference Championship for the
25th straight campaign and the 30th overall time last weekend at Dr Pepper
Arena in Frisco, which is the most of any LSC institutions. WT is 53-16 all-time
at the LSC Championship for a winning percentage of 76.8% which is also tops
among the league, the Lady Buffs have made 21 title game appearances with 14
Championships since 1987.
THE SERIES vs. UAFS
The Lady Buffs lead the all-time series against the Lions, 3-0 with two of the three
meetings coming at the First United Bank Center in Canyon. WT is 1-0 all-time
against the Lions in the NCAA Postseason as the Lady Buffs topped UAFS 70-57
during the 2015 Regional Semifinals in Canyon. Friday’s matchup will mark the
first meeting between the two teams taking place at a neutral site.
LAST MEETING WITH THE LIONS
A 22-3 run midway through the second half sparked the top-seeded and
fifth-ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs to a 70-57 victory over No. 5-seed
Arkansas-Fort Smith in the NCAA South Central Regional Semifinals at the First
United Bank Center in Canyon.
Sophomore Sasha Watson had a game-high 20 points as she was 8-of-12 from
the field and 4-of-5 from the line with four rebounds, junior Danielle Logan
chipped in 13 points with four triples. Junior Zantaya Davis spelled WT senior
Chontiquah White, who had some foul trouble, and posted her first career
double-double with 10 points and a career-high 12 rebounds off the bench.
LAST MEETING
• Arkansas-Fort Smith is guided by second year head coach
Elena Lovato who is the fourth head coach in program history.
She came to Fort Smith from Mississippi State where she
spent two seasons in the Bulldogs. Lovato played two seasons
for the Lady Buffs from 1997-99 before finishing her collegiate
career at Missouri Southern.
• The Lions enter the weekend with an overall record of 20-10
as they finished 10-4 in Heartland Conference play to finish
second in the league standings. UAFS topped seventh seed
St. Edward’s (73-48) and third seed St. Mary’s (61-50) in the
Heartland Conference Tournament before falling to top seed
Lubbock Christian in the finals, 61-69 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Tayla Taylor, a 1st Team All-Heartland Conference selection,
leads the way for the Lions as the senior has gone 174-of-295
from the floor including 54-of-154 from the free throw line to
average 13.4 points per game while also leading the team on
the defensive end of the floor with 9.3 rebounds per contest.
SERIES HISTORY
Date Location Score
March 14, 2015 Canyon (NCAA) WT, 70-57
November 92, 2013 Fort Smith WT, 85-70
December 18, 2012 Canyon WT, 73-57
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics
Arkansas-Fort Smith vs West Texas A&M
03/14/15 7:30 p.m. at Canyon, Texas (First United Bank Center)
Arkansas-Fort Smith 57 • 21-9
Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min
01 Brittany Holbert * 1-4 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 2 3 2 0 2 25
04 Sydney Franklin * 2-9 1-5 2-2 0 2 2 0 7 0 1 0 2 18
12 Candice Followwell * 2-7 1-4 0-0 0 4 4 1 5 2 3 0 0 23
32 Jasmine Brainard * 4-12 0-2 5-7 3 1 4 3 13 4 5 0 3 36
34 Angi Ramey * 3-3 0-0 2-3 1 3 4 4 8 0 2 2 2 21
00 Desiree Loving 0-2 0-0 1-2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 12
11 Skai Thompson 3-4 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 7 0 2 0 3 10
13 Paige Beckner 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
22 Ashley Bean 3-8 2-4 0-0 0 5 5 2 8 0 3 0 0 21
24 Maya Perry 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 2 14
33 Blandine N'Goran 2-6 0-0 2-2 1 1 2 4 6 0 1 0 0 17
Team 2 3 5
Totals 20-55 5-17 12-16 8 20 28 21 57 11 20 2 14 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-27 33.3%
3FG % 1st Half: 2-9 22.2%
FT % 1st Half: 7-9 77.8%
2nd half: 11-28 39.3%
2nd half: 3-8 37.5%
2nd half: 5-7 71.4%
Game: 20-55 36.4%
Game: 5-17 29.4%
Game: 12-16 75.0%
Deadball
Rebounds
2
West Texas A&M 70 • 29-2
03 ROBERTSON, Ariel * 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 0 3 22
05 McLAIN, Madison * 2-4 2-3 0-0 2 1 3 3 6 1 2 0 0 18
20 LOGAN, Danielle * 4-9 4-6 1-3 1 3 4 1 13 0 1 0 1 27
23 WATSON, Sasha * 8-12 0-0 4-5 1 3 4 4 20 2 6 0 0 21
44 WHITE, Chontiquah * 1-10 1-6 5-6 3 4 7 3 8 1 4 0 1 19
02 DITTBERNER, Morgan 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
04 WHITLEY, Kacie 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
12 BRUEDIGAM, Haley 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
15 OLIVER, Haylee 0-1 0-1 4-4 1 3 4 1 4 7 2 0 1 27
21 NEUHAUS, Michaela 2-6 1-3 0-0 1 1 2 0 5 3 5 2 2 25
24 THIEL, Bailey 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
25 VESSELS, Jordan 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 4 5 3 2 0 1 0 0 16
30 DAVIS, Zantaya 4-8 0-0 2-7 6 6 12 3 10 0 2 1 1 20
34 WILD, Maddison 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Team 2 3 5
Totals 23-55 8-20 16-25 19 29 48 20 70 17 27 3 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-26 46.2%
3FG % 1st Half: 4-9 44.4%
FT % 1st Half: 7-14 50.0%
2nd half: 11-29 37.9%
2nd half: 4-11 36.4%
2nd half: 9-11 81.8%
Game: 23-55 41.8%
Game: 8-20 40.0%
Game: 16-25 64.0%
Deadball
Rebounds
2
Officials: Bill Carter, Evan Sharples, Chet Martin
Technical fouls: Arkansas-Fort Smith-None. West Texas A&M-None.
Attendance: 1194
NCAA South Central Region Semifinal #2
Score by periods 1st 2nd Total
Arkansas-Fort Smith 27 30 57
West Texas A&M 35 35 70
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics
Tarleton State vs West Texas A&M
03/04/18 1 p.m. at Frisco, TX (Dr Pepper Arena)
Tarleton State 66 • 20-11
02 COLLINS, Kylie * 3-4 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 7 2 1 0 1 25
03 BOSTAD, McKinley * 4-12 2-4 0-0 2 1 3 3 10 2 2 0 0 29
05 TATUM, Tiara * 3-7 0-1 2-2 2 2 4 2 8 3 3 0 0 36
12 WEBSTER, Katie * 5-14 0-2 8-11 4 5 9 3 18 1 2 0 0 29
41 HAILEY, Mackenzie * 4-11 1-2 5-6 4 1 5 4 14 1 2 0 4 34
01 BENSON, Lucy 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
04 WILSON, Trejouir 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10 ALVAREZ, Nina 2-6 1-4 0-0 1 1 2 2 5 2 0 0 1 13
21 TYER, Makaila 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
23 PECK, Baylee 1-2 0-0 0-2 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 14
32 MANKINS, Shelby 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 10
Team 3 2 5 1
Totals 23-62 5-15 15-21 18 13 31 15 66 12 14 0 8 200
1st - FG %: 7-15 46.7%
3FG %: 2-5 40.0%
FT %: 2-2 100.0%
2nd: 5-16 31.3%
1-3 33.3%
3-3 100.0%
3rd: 5-14 35.7%
1-3 33.3%
8-12 66.7%
4th: 6-17 35.3%
1-4 25.0%
2-4 50.0%
Game: 23-62 37.1%
5-15 33.3%
15-21 71.4%
Deadball
Rebounds
3,2
West Texas A&M 80 • 27-4
03 GAMBLE, Megan * 3-4 3-3 5-6 0 3 3 2 14 2 3 0 3 35
04 HIGHTOWER, Lexy * 6-10 3-6 0-0 0 4 4 2 15 2 0 0 0 34
10 WALTON, Sydney * 1-2 0-1 2-2 1 3 4 3 4 5 4 0 0 20
20 PARKER, Tiana * 2-9 0-0 4-5 4 2 6 4 8 3 5 6 2 25
42 PARKER, Madison * 5-10 0-0 0-0 2 4 6 3 10 3 2 3 1 29
02 HARRIS, Deleyah 2-4 1-3 1-2 0 0 0 1 6 2 0 0 0 21
24 HAYNES, Reagan 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
30 WOOTEN, CeCe 2-2 0-0 3-4 1 0 1 0 7 2 2 0 0 11
41 TAYLOR, Tyesha 8-10 0-0 0-0 2 4 6 4 16 1 0 0 0 15
Team 0 2 2
Totals 29-52 7-14 15-19 10 23 33 19 80 20 16 9 6 200
1st - FG %: 6-15 40.0%
3FG %: 2-5 40.0%
FT %: 4-4 100.0%
2nd: 7-14 50.0%
2-5 40.0%
3-4 75.0%
3rd: 6-9 66.7%
3-4 75.0%
6-8 75.0%
4th: 10-14 71.4%
0-0 0.0%
2-3 66.7%
Game: 29-52 55.8%
7-14 50.0%
15-19 78.9%
Deadball
Rebounds
2,1
Officials: Ify Seales, Jennifer White, Bill Larance
Technical fouls: Tarleton State-None. West Texas A&M-None.
Attendance:
Lone Star Conference Championship Final
West Texas A&M is ranked No. 23 in the WBCA Poll
West Texas A&M is automatic qualifier to NCAA Division II Championship
Score by periods 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total
Tarleton State 18 14 19 15 66
West Texas A&M 18 19 21 22 80

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POSTSEASON HISTORY
1981-82
17-12 • MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
W North Texas State 84-76 Plainview, Texas (AIAW)
L Texas 50-87 Plainview, Texas (AIAW)
L SMU 59-75 Plainview, Texas (AIAW)
L Wichita State 45-77 Wichita, Kansas (MVC)
1984-85
26-6 • NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
W UT-San Antonio 76-64 Abilene, Texas (OCAC)
L Drake 90-96 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
W Montana 71-66 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
L Cal State-Fullerton 64-71 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
1985-86
26-5 • NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT
L Duke 67-68 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
W Tennessee Tech 78-65 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
W U.S. International 87-71 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
1986-87
27-4 • NCAA DII REGIONAL FINALISTS
W Texas A&M-Kingsville 92-49 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Abilene Christian 98-60 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Central Missouri 67-57 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
L Northern Kentucky 55-64 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
1987-88
33-1 • NCAA DII NATIONAL RUNNER-UP
W Eastern New Mexico 70-51 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Southeast Missouri State 64-61 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
W Central Missouri 64-46 Amarillo, Texas (WNIT)
W Cal Poly-Pomona 73-56 Fargo, North Dakota (NCAA)
W Delta State 77-56 Fargo, North Dakota (NCAA)
L Hampton Institute 48-65 Fargo, North Dakota (NCAA)
1988-89
W Southeast Missouri State 83-70 OT Warrensburg, Missouri (NCAA)
L Central Missouri 62-63 Warrensburg, Missouri (NCAA)
1989-90
W Cameron 81-56 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Texas Woman's 78-50 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Northwest Missouri State 62-48 Warrensburg, Missouri (NCAA)
L Central Missouri 63-67 Warrensburg, Missouri (NCAA)
1990-91
W Texas A&M-Commerce 123-38 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Angelo State 75-45 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Eastern New Mexico 86-52 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Washburn 75-51 Cape Girardeau, Missouri (NCAA)
L Southeast Missouri State 70-71 Cape Girardeau, Missouri (NCAA)
1991-92
W Pittsburg State 76-69 Pittsburg, Kansas (NCAA)
L Washburn 54-56 Pittsburg, Kansas (NCAA)
1993-94
19-8 • LONE STAR CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
L Eastern New Mexico 70-73 OT Canyon, Texas (LSC)
1994-95
25-5 • NCAA DII REGIONAL SEMIFINALIST
W Chadron State 86-75 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
L Washburn 60-69 St. Joseph, Missouri (NCAA)
1995-96
L Abilene Christian 60-82 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Southwest Baptist 64-62 Abilene, Texas (NCAA)
W Missouri Southern 71-59 Abilene, Texas (NCAA)
L Abilene Christian 39-66 Abilene, Texas (NCAA)
1996-97
29-2 • NCAA DII NATIONAL QUARTERFINALISTS
W Emporia State 77-76 OT St. Joseph, Missouri (NCAA)
W Missouri Western 92-73 St. Joseph, Missouri (NCAA)
L California-Davis 70-73 Grand Forks, North Dakota (NCAA)
1997-98
L Ouachita Baptist 58-71 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
1998-99
22-11 • NCAA DII REGIONAL SEMIFINALISTS
W Southwestern Oklahoma State 59-46 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Southeastern Oklahoma State 73-54 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
L Abilene Christian 57-70 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Southwest Baptist 65-65 Emporia, Kansas (NCAA)
L Emporia State 61-99 Emporia, Kansas (NCAA)
1999-00
23-7 • NCAA DII REGIONAL QUARTERFINAISTS
W East Central 75-53 Kingsville, Texa (LSC)
W Southeastern Oklahoma State 58-54 Kingsville, Texa (LSC)
L Texas A&M-Kingsville 67-82 Kingsville, Texa (LSC)
L Southwest Baptist 56-68 Emporia, Kansas (NCAA)
2000-01
L Southeastern Oklahoma State 72-100 Durant, Oklahoma (LSC)
2001-02
L Southeastern Oklahoma State 70-86 OT Durant, Oklahoma (LSC)
2002-03
W Central Oklahma 78-64 Tahlequah, Oklahoma (LSC)
W Southwestern Oklahoma State 89-71 Tahlequah, Oklahoma (LSC)
L Northeastern State 58-82 Tahlequah, Oklahoma (LSC)
2003-04
W Tarleton State 83-61 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
L Angelo State 59-65 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Emporia State 60-55 Springfield, Missouri (NCAA)
L Northeastern State 71-79 OT Springfield, Missouri (NCAA)
2004-05
21-9 • NCAA DII REGIONAL QUARTERFINALIST
W Southwestern Oklahoma State 85-54 Tahlequah, Oklahoma (LSC)
L Northeastern State 53-62 Tahlequah, Oklahoma (LSC)
L Washburn 62-75 Springfield, Missouri (NCAA)
2005-06
W Cameron 93-61 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Angelo State 83-68 Canyon, Texas (LSC)
W Northeastern State 78-64 Topeka, Kansas (NCAA)
L Emporia State 82-88 Topeka, Kansas (NCAA)
2006-07
W East Central 78-57 Commerce, Texas (LSC)
L Texas A&M-Commerce 71-71 Commerce, Texas (LSC)
W Northwest Missouri State 87-72 St. Joseph, Missouri (NCAA)
L Washburn 39-54 St. Joseph, Missouri (NCAA)
2007-08
26-5 • NCAA DII REGIONAL QUARTERFINALISTS
W Southeastern Oklahoma State 72-65 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
W Angelo State 67-55 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
W Central Oklahoma 85-73 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
L Northwest Missouri State 71-72 OT Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
2008-09
W Northeastern State 66-61 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
W Abilene Christian 78-53 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W Emporia State 86-83 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W Central Oklahoma 65-52 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
L Delta State 47-55 San Antonio, Texas (NCAA)
2009-10
W Northeastern State 66-59 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
W St. Mary's 78-50 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
L Emporia State 69-76 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
2010-11
L Texas Woman's 56-57 Bartlesville, Oklahoma (LSC)
2011-12
19-10 • NCAA DII REGIONAL QUARTERFINALISTS
W Texas Woman's 72-60 Allen, Texas (LSC)
L Incarnate Word 71-73 Allen, Texas (LSC)
L Washburn 36-68 Topeka, Kansas (NCAA)
2012-13
W Texas A&M-Commerce 87-67 Allen, Texas (LSC)
L Midwestern State 83-85 Allen, Texas (LSC)
2013-14
32-3 • NCAA DII NATIONAL RUNNER-UP
W Cameron 64-53 Allen, Texas (LSC)
W Midwestern State 86-85 Allen, Texas (LSC)
W Tarleton State 76-67 Allen, Texas (LSC)
W St. Edward's 90-72 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W St. Mary's 79-66 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W Colorado Mesa 59-56 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W Limestone 81-44 Erie, Pennsylvania (NCAA)
W Nova Southeastern 80-66 Erie, Pennsylvania (NCAA)
L Bentley 65-73 Erie, Pennsylvania (NCAA)
2014-15
W Angelo State 87-46 Allen, Texas (LSC)
W Cameron 80-61 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W Arkansas-Fort Smith 70-57 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
W UC-Colorado Springs 96-69 Canyon, Texas (NCAA)
L Emporia State 50-62 Sioux Falls, South Dakota (NCAA)
2015-16
W Tarleton State 52-43 Allen, Texas (LSC)
L Angelo State 65-68 2OT Allen, Texas (LSC)
W UC-Colorado Springs 70-43 Lubbock, Texas (NCAA)
W Black Hills State 63-48 Lubbock, Texas (NCAA)
L Lubbock Christian 68-88 Lubbock, Texas (NCAA)
2016-17
L Angelo State 68-70 Allen, Texas (LSC)
W Regis 75-67 Pueblo, Colorado (NCAA)
W Colorado State-Pueblo 70-67 OT Pueblo, Colorado (NCAA)
W Angelo State 86-64 Pueblo, Colorado (NCAA)
L Ashland 67-82 Columbus, Ohio (NCAA)

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STANDINGS (FINAL)
School Conf C-Pct. Ovr. Pct. Streak
West Texas A&M 16-4 0.800 24-4 0.857 W9
Angelo State 16-4 0.800 21-5 0.808 W2
Texas A&M-Commerce 13-7 0.650 17-11 0.607 L2
Tarleton State 12-8 0.600 18-10 0.643 L1
Eastern New Mexico 12-8 0.600 16-11 0.593 L2
Cameron 11-9 0.550 13-15 0.464 W2
Midwestern State 10-10 0.500 13-13 0.500 L2
Texas Woman’s 8-12 0.400 11-15 0.423 W1
UT Permian Basin 6-14 0.300 8-20 0.286 W1
Texas A&M-Kingsville 5-15 0.250 8-20 0.286 W2
Western New Mexico 1-19 0.050 1-27 0.036 L5 @LoneStarConf #LSCwbb
THE LONE STAR CONFERENCE
LSC STATISTICAL LEADERS (REGULAR SEASON - FINAL)
2017-18 LSC PRESEASON POLL
School 1st Place Points
1) West Texas A&M 11 301
2) Eastern New Mexico 7 280
3) Tarleton State 3 270
4) Angelo State 4 267
5) Texas A&M-Commerce 6 260
6) Texas Woman’s 172
7) Cameron 145
8) Texas A&M-Kingsville 121
9) Midwestern State 120
10) UT Permian Basin 63
11) Western New Mexico 47
TEAM
Scoring Offense G W-L Points Avg.
1. Angelo State 26 21-5 1885.............................72.5
2. West Texas A&M 28 24-4 1988..............................71.0
3. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 17-11 1930............................ 68.9
4. Cameron 28 13-15 1896..............................67.7
5. Tarleton State 28 18-10 1871............................. 66.8
Scoring Defense G W-L Points Avg.
1. West Texas A&M 28 24-4 1493.............................53.3
2. Angelo State 26 21-5 1524.............................58.6
3. Eastern New Mexico 27 16-11 1639.............................60.7
4. Tarleton State 28 18-10 1754.............................62.6
5. Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 8-20 1776.............................63.4
Scoring Margin G Off. Def. Margin
1. West Texas A&M 28 71.0 53.3................................17.7
2. Angelo State 26 72.5 58.6..............................13.9
3. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 68.9 63.8................................ 5.1
4. Tarleton State 28 66.8 62.6...............................4.2
5. Eastern New Mexico 27 62.0 60.7.................................1.3
Field Goal Pct. G FGM FGA...............................Pct.
1. West Texas A&M 28 740 1507...........................0.491
2. Angelo State 26 665 1594............................0.417
3. Texas Woman’s 26 593 1467..........................0.404
4. Tarleton State 28 618 1565..........................0.395
5. Midwestern State 26 579 1513...........................0.383
Field Goal Pct. Def. G FGM FGA Pct.
1. West Texas A&M 28 525 1576.......................... 0.333
2. Eastern New Mexico 27 512 1474...........................0.347
3. Angelo State 26 548 1565..........................0.350
4. Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 612 1661...........................0.368
5. Texas Woman’s 26 577 1528.......................... 0.378
Free Throw Pct. G FTM FTA Pct.
1. Tarleton State 28 460 601.............................0.765
2. Western New Mexico 28 290 387.............................0.749
3. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 459 642.............................0.715
4. Eastern New Mexico 27 420 594............................0.707
5. Angelo State 26 384 546............................0.703
3-PT Field Goal Pct. G 3FGM 3FGA Pct.
1. West Texas A&M 28 158 431............................. 0.367
2. Tarleton State 28 175 511.............................0.342
3. Angelo State 26 171 521............................0.328
4. Cameron 28 209 663............................0.315
5. UT Permian Basin 28 194 630...........................0.308
3-PT Field Goal Pct. Def. G 3FGM 3FGA Pct.
1. West Texas A&M 28 137 513............................0.267
2. Eastern New Mexico 27 114 417............................. 0.273
3. Cameron 28 133 464............................ 0.287
4. Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 184 634............................0.290
5. Midwestern State 26 133 454............................0.293

Rebounding Offense G Reb. Avg.
1. Angelo State 26 1122..............................43.2
2. Cameron 28 1201..............................42.9
3. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 1180...............................42.1
4. Eastern New Mexico 27 1132...............................41.9
5. Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 1142..............................40.8
Rebounding Defense G Reb. Avg.
1. West Texas A&M 28 827...............................29.5
2. Eastern New Mexico 27 952..............................35.3
3. Angelo State 26 960..............................36.9
4. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 1053............................. 37.6
5. Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 1054............................. 37.6
Blocked Shots G Blocks Avg.
1. Angelo State 26 134.................................5.15
2. West Texas A&M 28 141.................................5.04
3. Eastern New Mexico 27 127................................4.70
4. Midwestern State 26 101................................3.88
5. Texas Woman’s 26 87.................................3.35
Assists G Assists Avg.
1. West Texas A&M 28 495.............................17.68
2. Angelo State 26 372.............................. 14.31
3. Cameron 28 396..............................14.14
4. Tarleton State 28 395...............................14.11
5. Midwestern State 26 348............................. 13.38
Steals G Steals Avg.
1. UT Permian Basin 28 345.............................12.32
2. Tarleton State 28 287.............................10.25
3. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 254..............................9.07
4. Angelo State 26 232..............................8.92
5. West Texas A&M 28 243...............................8.68
Attendance G Tot. Home H Avg.
1. West Texas A&M 28 20097 14519...................... 1,037.0
2. Midwestern State 26 20525 14087..................... 1,006.0
3. Tarleton State 28 19459 12230....................... 873.0
4. Texas A&M-Commerce 28 16871 10485.......................655.0
5. Cameron 28 12153 5296..........................407.0
PLAYER
Scoring FG 3PT FT Points Avg.
1. BONNARENS, Jamie (CU) 173 41 88 475................................17.6
2. WISE, Brianna (A&M-C) 138 36 148 460...............................16.4
3. DANIELS, Marquita (ASU) 142 34 55 373...............................14.9
4. HAILEY, Mackenzie (TSU) 142 17 104 405...............................14.5
5. HIGHTOWER, Lexy (WT) 147 64 45 403...............................14.4
Rebounding G Off. Def. Total Avg.
1. SMITH, Lejha (CU) 28 77 214 291................................10.4
2. WILSON, Angelica (A&M-K) 28 95 193 288...............................10.3
3. MOORE, De’Anira (ASU) 26 107 139 246.................................9.5
4. NEZIANYA,Alexis (TWU) 26 70 154 224.................................8.6
5. MERCELITA, Micheline (MSU) 26 83 130 213..................................8.2
Field Goal Pct. G FGM FGA Pct.
1. HIGHTOWER, Lexy (WT) 28 147 311.......................................473
2. DANIELS, Marquita (ASU) 25 142 304...................................467
3. GAY, Artaejah (A&M-C) 24 136 309...................................440
4. HAILEY, Mackenzie (TSU) 28 142 323....................................440
5. BONNARENS, Jamie (CU) 27 173 436...................................397
Free Throw Pct. G FTM FTA Pct.
1. GREENWOOD, Madi (ASU) 26 67 79......................................848
2. BOSTAD, Mckinley (TSU) 28 125 148.....................................845
3. FIELDS, Ciara (WNMU) 28 111 134.....................................828
4. PIPPINS-TRYON, Khali (UTPB) 28 71 88......................................807
5. WEBSTER, Katie (TSU) 28 100 124.....................................806
3-PT FG Pct. (Min 2.5/gm) G 3FGM 3FGA Pct.
1. LaGRANDE, Sierra (UTPB) 28 81 213.....................................380
2. BATTESE, Ava (CU) 28 82 266...................................308
Assists G Assists Avg.
1. GAMBLE, Megan (WT) 28 105..................................3.8
2. DANIELS, Marquita (ASU) 25 86...................................3.4
3. McNAIR, Parfitt (CU) 28 90...................................3.2
4. DAVIS, Princess (A&M-C) 28 90...................................3.2
5. BONNARENS, Jamie (CU) 27 84.....................................3.1
Steals G Steals Avg.
1. DANIELS, Marquita (ASU) 25 93........................................3.7
2. HAILEY, Mackenzie (TSU) 28 66........................................2.4
3. NWAKAMMA,Amaka (CU) 26 54.........................................2.1
4. LOPEZ, Victoria (UTPB) 27 56.........................................2.1
5. PIPPINS-TRYON, Khali (UTPB) 28 51..........................................1.8
Blocks G Blocks Avg.
1. MOORE, De’Anira (ASU) 26 84........................................3.2
2. PARKER, Tiana (WT) 28 59.........................................2.1
3. SMITH, Lejha (CU) 28 53.........................................1.9
4. NEZIANYA,Alexis (TWU) 26 39.........................................1.5
5. TAYLOR, Tyesha (WT) 26 32.........................................1.2
Minutes Played G Min. Avg.
1. BATTESE, Ava (CU) 28 1007.................................36.0
2. BONNARENS, Jamie (CU) 27 909...................................33.7
3. FRANCISCO, Rachel (WNMU) 28 924..................................33.0
4. HAMPTON, Dezirae (ASU) 26 857...................................33.0
5. CONNOR, Mikaehla (ENMU) 27 886..................................32.8

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THE LAST TIME...
Scored 100+ points..........................................................W, 118-56 vs. University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Scored 100+ points in non-overtime game................W, 118-56 vs. University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Scored 100+ points in an LSC game.........................................W, 100-52 vs. Western New Mexico (12/1/16)
Scored 100+ points in a non-LSC game..........................W, 101-46 vs. University of the Southwest (1/2/16)
Scored 90+ points............................................................W, 118-56 vs. University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Scored 90+ points in an LSC game...........................................W, 100-52 vs. Western New Mexico (12/1/16)
Played an overtime game.................................................................L, 71-73 vs. Eastern New Mexico (1/25/18)
Won an overtime game.........................................................W, 70-67 (OT) at Colorado State-Pueblo (3/11/17)
Played a two overtime game...............................................................L, 111-112 (3OT) vs. Angelo State (2/3/16)
Played a three overtime game............................................................L, 111-112 (3OT) vs. Angelo State (2/3/16)
Played a four overtime game............................................................................................................................Never
Played consecutive games that went to overtime.......................................................................................Never
Held a team to 40 points or less............................................................(W, 74-38), at Texas Woman’s (2/3/18)
Held a team to 20 points or less in a half.....................19, (W, 69-43), at Texas A&M-Commerce (2/22/18)
Shot 60+ percent FG................................................63.9% (46-of-72) University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Shot 60+ percent FG in a half.................................... 69.6% (16-of-23) (2nd Half) vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
Held a team to 25 percent FG......................................................19.0% (11-of-58) UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Held a team to 20 percent FG in a half................. 16.1% (5-of-31) 2nd Half vs. UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Made 10+ 3-pointers.........................................................................................10, Texas A&M-Kingsville (2/15/18)
Made 15+ 3-pointers..........................................................................................................15, Angelo State (2/3/16)
Did not make a 3-pointer........................................................................................(0-of-4) at Cameron (2/25/12)
Held a team to zero 3-pointers.........................................(0-of-8) vs. University of the Southwest (12/30/16)
Shot 90 percent FT (min. 10 att.)...........................................................94.1% (16-of-17) vs. Cal Baptist (11/5/16)
Attempted 35+ free throws.......................................................................................36, Texas Woman’s (2/13/16)
Made 30+ free throws......................................................................(32-of-47) vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith (11/9/13)
Had 55+ rebounds.................................................................................................58, UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Had 50+ rebounds.......................................................................................... 54, vs, Midwestern State (3/1-2/18)
Had 30+ assists...................................................................................34, University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Had 25+ assists...................................................................................34, University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Forced 30+ turnovers..........................................................................................31, Oklahoma Christian (12/6/14)
Forced 25+ turnovers.......................................................................................28, vs. University of Mary (11/4/16)
Had 25+ steals.......................................................................................... 41, vs. American-Puerto Rico (12/9/99)
Had 15+ steals.........................................................................................................16, vs. Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
Had 15+ blocks....................................................................................................................16, East Central (1/14/06)
Had 10+ blocks...........................................................................................12, vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
Never trailed in a game............................................................. W, 69-43, at Texas A&M-Commerce (2/22/18)
Overcame a 10-point deficit to win....................................................................................vs Tuskegee (11/25/16)
.................................................................................Trailed by 13, 22-9, with 0:07 left in 1st Quarter, won 74-64
Overcame a 15-point deficit to win......................................................................................at Cameron (2/25/12)
..................................................................................... Trailed by 16, 30-14, with 5:57 left in 1st Half, won 68-65
Had five players score in double figures.......................................5, University of the Southwest (12/29/17)
............................................................................ Parker (23), Taylor (16), Spurgin (15), Hightower (11), Harris (11)
Had two players score 20+ points................................................................................. vs. Angelo State (3/4/17)
...........................................................................................................................Sasha Watson (24), Alie Decker (21)
Had two players record double-doubles............................................................ at Florida Southern (12/16/16)
..................................................................................................................... Sasha Watson (17 points, 10 rebounds)
....................................................................................................................Maddison Wild (21 points, 12 rebounds)
Scored 40+ points...............................................................47, Brandi Green vs. Minnesota-Morris (12/20/00)
Scored 30+ points....................................................................... 32, Chon White vs. Midwestern State (3/7/14)
Scored 20+ points........................................................................... 21, Tyesha Taylor vs. Angelo State (2/17/18)
Scored 10+ points in 10 or more consecutive games...................................................10, Michaela Neuhaus
........................................................................................................................................................at Cameron (1/10/16)
...................................................................................................................................... thru, Texas Woman’s (2/13/16)
Scored 10+ points in 15 or more consecutive games.................................................................17, Chon White
..............................................................................................................................Texas A&M-International (12/14/14)
................................................................................................................... thru, at Texas A&M-Commerce (2/21/15)
Scored 20+ points in consecutive games...............................................................................2, Lexy Hightower
.............................................................................................................................................26, Tarleton State (1/18/18)
.......................................................................................................................... 20, Texas A&M-Commerce (1/20/18)
Scored 20+ points in three or more consecutive games...........................................................3, Chon White
................................................................................................................................................25, at Cameron (2/14/15)
............................................................................................................................................26, Tarleton State (2/18/15)
......................................................................................................................24, at Texas A&M-Commerce (2/21/15)
Scored 20+ points in five or more consecutive games............................................................. 5, Emily Brister
........................................................................................................................................31, at Adams State (11/22/08)
................................................................................................................20, Oklahoma Panhandle State (11/28/08)
.........................................................................................................................................................22, Drury (11/29/08)
...................................................................................................................................34, Central Oklahoma (12/4/08)
.................................................................................................................................26, Northeastern State (12/6/08)
Scored 30+ points in consecutive games..................................................................................... 3, Emily Brister
......................................................................................................................................34, at Texas Woman’s (1/8/09)
......................................................................................................................35, at Texas A&M-Commerce (1/10/09)
......................................................................................................................................35, Abilene Christian (1/17/09)
Made 10+ field goals...................................................................10, Lexy Hightower vs. Tarleton State (1/18/18)
Shot 100% FG (min. 5 att.).......................... (9-of-9) Madison Parker vs. Texas A&M-International (11/24/17)
Made 8+ 3-pointers............................................................................8, Emily Brister at Tarleton State (2/21/07)
Made 5+ 3-pointers................................................................5, Lexy Hightower at Midwestern State (2/10/18)
Made 15+ free throws......................................................................16, Chon White vs. Texas Woman’s (3/6/15)
Made 10+ free throws...............................................................14, Sasha Watson vs. Eckerd College (12/17/16)
Had 20+ rebounds...................................................................20, Latoya Robinson vs. Angelo State (1/24/02)
Had 15+ rebounds....................................................................................... 15, Chon White at Cameron (2/14/15)
Had a double-double..............Tiana Parker vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (12 Points, 10 Rebounds - 3/3/18)
Had consecutive double-doubles...............................................................................................3, Maddison Wild
...................................................................................................21 points, 12 rebounds vs. Tarleton State (3/4/16)
.....................................................................................................10 points, 14 rebounds vs. Angelo State (3/5/16)
...................................................................................10 points, 10 rebounds vs. UC-Colorado Springs (3/10/16)
Had double-double in three or more consecutive games...................................................3, Maddison Wild
...................................................................................................21 points, 12 rebounds vs. Tarleton State (3/4/16)
.....................................................................................................10 points, 14 rebounds vs. Angelo State (3/5/16)
...................................................................................10 points, 10 rebounds vs. UC-Colorado Springs (3/10/16)
Had 15+ assists...........................................18, Stephanie Williams vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (12/4/95)
Had 10+ assists.........................................................................11, Casey Land vs. Nova Southeastern (3/26/14)
Had 10+ steals.................................................................................10, Emily Brister vs. Tarleton State (2/25/06)
Had 5+ steals.........................................................................5, Megan Gamble vs. Midwestern State (3/1-2/18)
Had 10+ blocks......................................................................12, Alicia Saunders vs. Abilene Christian (1/14/06)
Had 5+ blocks......................................................................................6, Tiana Parker vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
Played every minute in a game.......................................Madison Parker vs. Eastern New Mexico (1/25/18)
Played more than 40 min............................................... 41.0, Alie Decker at Colorado State-Pueblo (3/11/17)
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EDUCATION
B.S. Evangel - Marketing/Management, 2003
M.S. Austin Peay - Sports and Wellness Leadership, 2006
HEAD COACHING CAREER ACCOLADES
Lone Star Conference Championship (2015-16, 2017-18)
NCAA Postseason Appearances (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)
NCAA South Central Regional Championship (2016-17)
OVERALL COACHING CAREER ACCOLADES
2 - NCAA Division II National Title Game Appearances
4 - Conference Tournament Championships
4 - NCAA South Central Regional Championships
7 - Regular Season Conference Championships
10 - NCAA Division II Postseason Appearances
COLLEGIATE HEAD COACHING RECORD
Year School Record
2017-18 West Texas A&M 27-4
Totals At WT (3rd Season) 81-18 (.818)
Overall (3rd Season) 81-18 (.818)
Kristen Mattio begins her third year at the helm of the Lady
Buffs. She guided the team to a 26-9 record in 2016-17 and
a berth in the program’s third Elite Eight in the last four years.
Mattio is 54-14 in her two years as head coach at WT.
In 2016-17, Mattio and the Lady Buffs had another standout
year both on the court and in the classroom as the team won the
Lone Star Conference Women’s Basketball Academic Champi-
onship with a team grade-point average of 3.568 and finished
19th nationally in the WBCA Academic Top 25. WT sophomore
Reagan Haynes earned the prestigious honor of winning the Elite
90 Award which goes to the top student-athlete with the best
GPA at the National Championship round. In Mattio’s two years
of coaching, the Lady Buffs have had a 3.5 or better team GPA
each season.
On the court in 2016-17, the Lady Buffs continued the
success from her first season as the team was ranked as high as
third nationally during the season and finished 15th in the final
WBCA Top 25. The Lady Buffs finished third in the LSC with a
15-5 record and a semifinal appearance in the LSC Champion-
ship. WT earned an at-large berth in the NCAA South Central
Regional where the Lady Buffs shined, winning their third region-
al in four years with a wins over Regis, Colorado State-Pueblo
and Angelo State. WT won 70-67 in overtime at top-seeded
CSU-Pueblo to advance to the region championship where the
Lady Buffs demolished league-rival Angelo State, 86-64. The
Lady Buffs then drew a tough draw in the Elite Eight, where the
season came to an end in Columbus, Ohio, against eventual
national champion Ashland (Ohio), 82-67.
Mattio guided the Lady Buffs to finish second nationally in
field goal percentage in 2016-17 at 49.0, while ranking seventh in
3-point field goal percentage (37.9), 11th in assists (542) and 15th
in free throws made (512). WT led the LSC in scoring defense
allowing just 59.3 points per game ranking 40th nationally. The
Lady Buffs were 19th nationally in rebounding margin at 7.4,
which led the LSC.
She went 28-5 overall and went 13-3 in her first season as
head coach in the Lone Star Conference. Mattio guided the Lady
Buffs the program’s third-straight Lone Star Conference regular
season title and a berth in the LSC championship game. WT
received the No. 3-seed in the South Central Regional where the
Lady Buffs defeated UC-Colorado Springs and Black Hills State,
before falling to eventual national champion Lubbock Christian in
the Sweet Sixteen. It was a matchup of the two best teams in the
region all season.
The Lady Buffs finished 10th nationally in scoring defense
in Mattio’s first season at just 55.9 points allowed per game. WT
was 15th in scoring margin at 14.8 points, fourth in steals (374),
seventh in assists (542) and 16th in free throws made (493).
Mattio graduated three seniors following her first season
coaching, including WBCA Honorable Mention All-America
honoree Michaela Neuhaus who also earned second CoSIDA
Academic All-America honors. She also earned second team
CCA All-South Central Region accolades, while being named LSC
Academic Women’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Mattio was named head coach of the Lady Buffs on May
12, 2015, after serving the past two seasons as associate heach
coach under Mark Kellogg who took the head coaching position
at Stephen F. Austin.
“I am thrilled to have Kristen as the new head coach for
Lady Buff Basketball,” McBroom said. “She has worked her entire
professional coaching career for this opportunity, and we are
fortunate that it be with WT. I have been thoroughly impressed
with her drive, preparation and commitment to excellence in
all areas. She is a terrific person and brings a great attitude to
campus each day.”
Mattio, served under Kellogg in 2013-2014 and 2014-15 as
the Lady Buffs went 62-6 with two Elite Eight appearances and
one national runner-up finish. The Lady Buffs won two Lone Star
Conference regular season and tournament titles, while winning
two South Central Region Tournament championships. She has
been the main recruiting coordinator for the Lady Buffs, as well as
coaching the guard position, academic coordinator, leader of the
summer camp program and opponent scouting.
Mattio assisted Kellogg at Northwest Missouri State for
one season and was Kellogg’s top assistant for five years at Fort
Lewis College. There, the Skyhawks went an impressive 143-20
and 93-8 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, capturing
three-straight RMAC regular season titles and two RMAC tourna-
ment championships in 2010-11 and 2011-12.
During her tenure at FLC, the Skyhawks made a trip to the
NCAA Division II tournament each season. The highlight, how-
ever, was the 2009-10 season which saw the Skyhawks go 35-4
and advance to the national championship game where they fell
to Emporia State.
Not only did Mattio help on the court, she played a vital role
in the academic success of the Skyhawks as the team earned
Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top
25 Honor Roll accolades three straight seasons. The 2010-11
squad finished with the highest team GPA in NCAA Division II and
was the top-ranked team in all five levels – Division I, Division II,
Division III, NAIA and junior college of women’s basketball.
Prior to Fort Lewis, Mattio spent one season as the assistant
coach at Memphis Central High School in Memphis, Tenn.,
helping her team to a 25-8 record. While in Memphis, Mattio also
worked with and coached youth at Memphis Athletic Ministries.
Mattio first worked with Kellogg at Montana State University
from 2003-2005 where they both were assistant coaches. While
at MSU, she was responsible for the Bobcats’ academics, film
exchange, recruiting and community affairs.
Along with a stop as an assistant coach at Austin Peay State
University in Clarksville, Tenn., Mattio spent one season as an as-
sistant coach at her alma mater, Evangel University, in Springfield,
Mo., where her team reached the Elite Eight in the NAIA Division
II National Championships and posted a 29-9 record.
She played point guard and was a team captain for the
Lady Crusaders while in college and was instrumental in leading
Evangel to the NAIA Division II Sweet Sixteen. She led her team
to two NAIA tournament appearance and three Heart of America
Conference titles (2000-2003). Mattio was a two-time all-con-
ference selection and as a freshman she played at Tennessee
Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mattio graduated from Evangel in 2003 with a bachelor’s
degree in marketing/management. She earned a master’s de-
gree in 2006 in sports and wellness leadership from Austin Peay.
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KRISTEN MATTIO Head Coach | Third Season at West Texas A&M
Evangel '03 | Marketing/Management

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CAMILLE PERKINS Associate Head Coach | Fifth Season at West Texas A&M
Angelo State '11 | Psychology
Camille Perkins begins her fourth season as an assistant coach for the Lady Buffs. Last season, Perkins helped guide the
Lady Buffs to their third Elite Eight in four years and a 26-9 record overall. In 2015-16, Perkins helped lead the Lady Buffs to
their third-straight Lone Star Conference regular season title and Sweet Sixteen appearance. In her first season, she helped
lead the team to the LSC regular season and tournament titles and WT’s second consecutive Elite Eight appearance with a
30-3 overall record. WT led the nation for the second-straight year in field goal percentage at a .487 clip in 2015.
She came to WT from Angelo State where she was an assistant coach for the Rambelles in 2013-14. Perkins was an all-con-
ference player for Angelo State form 2008-2011 and was a graduate assistant from 2011-2013. In 2013-14 as an assistant,
she handled team budgeting, team meals, scouting and film on opposing teams. She also handled duties related to
recruiting, academic progress and strength and conditioning. She finished her playing career at ASU as the second all-time
leading scorer in program history and is the school-leader in free throws made (573) and attempts (749).
The Groesbeck, Texas, native, also is among the top five in the Rambelle women’s basketball record book in points per
game, field goals made, 3-pointers made, assists and steals. She averaged a career-high 17.2 points per game her senior
season and was an All-LSC South Division First Team selection for the fourth time in her career. As a freshman, she earned
LSC Freshman of the Year honors in 2008.
Perkins earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education both from ASU.
KRISTIAN BRANSON Assistant Coach | First Season at West Texas A&M
Baylor '14 | Education
Kristian Branson was hired as an assistant women’s basketball coach for the Lady Buffs this summer. He comes to Canyon
after spending last season as the video coordinator for women’s basketball at Stephen F. Austin under former Lady Buff
head coach Mark Kellogg as the team went 25-8 last season, losing in the conference tournament championship game.
Branson was charged with video sharing and breakdown of games and practice at SFA, while evaluating opposing players,
highlight tapes and handling official visit videos for recruits. He also worked with the post players for the Lady Jacks.
Prior to SFA, Branson worked as an assistant women’s basketball coach at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor helping guide
his team to a 15-11 record, winning 11 of their final 13 games, and five players named all-conference in 2015-16. Branson
worked under Mark Morefield, who was a former assistant at Baylor under Scott Drew.
In addition, he also has had stints as an assistant coach and junior varsity head coach at Vanguard College Preparatory, and
head coach of the Centex Elite AAU Team, as well as the assistant coach at Live Oak Classical School. While coaching at the
high school level in college, Branson coached four players who received college scholarships.
Branson is a native of Palmdale, California. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Baylor University in 2014 and
currently is pursuing a master’s degree in mass communication from Stephen F. Austin.
ALIE DECKER Graduate Assistant Coach | First Season at West Texas A&M
Wichita State '15 | Exercise Science
Alie Decker makes the move from the court to the sideline in 2017-18 as the former Lady Buff joins Kristen Mattio's staff as a
Graduate Assistant Coach.
Decker concluded her two year career in Canyon with a pair of appearances in the NCAA Division II Postseason including a
run to the South Central Regional Championship in 2016-17 before falling to eventual National Champion Ashland in the Elite
Eight.
The Edmond, Oklahoma native saw time in 65 games with 55 starts for the Lady Buffs as she averaged 30.2 minutes per
contest. Decker shot 40.7% (207-of-508) from the floor including 39.6% (135-of-341) from behind the arc and 78.1% (82-of-
105) from the charity stripe. As a senior in 2016-17, Decker knocked down 90 long balls to lead the Lone Star Conference
and rank second in Lady Buff history for triples made in a single season.
Decker began her collegiate career at Wichita State where she redshirted her first year after five games with one start in
2012-13 before an injury sidelined her the rest of the season. She came back the following two seasons putting her mark
on the record book, while helping the Shockers to three Missouri Valley Conference tournament championships and three
consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament.
Decker was deadly from beyond the arc during her time in Wichita as she buried 70 triples to lead the team for second all-time in program history in a
season, while leaving the school ranked third all-time in career 3-pointers made with 128. In addition, she shot 41.2 percent from beyond the arc for fourth
all-time last season and boasts a 39.6 average for her career on 128 of 323 ranking first in school history. She played in 71 games for the Shockers with 33
starts as she helped lead the team to a 79-22 record with three-straight 20-plus win seasons.

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ALL-TIME (WINNING %) All-TIME (VICTORIES)
School Yrs. Won Lost Pct.
1. Holy Family 22 584 129 .819
2. Drury 17 423 105 .801
3. Bentley 43 1,032 265 .796
4. Arkansas Tech 40 983 263 .789
5. West Texas A&M 36 877 250 .778
6. Delta State 38 924 266 .776
7. Rollins 31 685 234 .745
8. Northern State 40 864 310 .736
9. Western Washington 27 582 215 .730
10. Cal Poly Pomona 43 949 353 .729
11. Wingate 37 774 316 .710
12. Stonehill 46 890 366 .709
13. Pittburg-Johnstown 42 809 334 .708
14. Central Missouri 47 931 395 .702
15. Emporia State 43 884 381 .699
16. Seattle Pacific 35 697 308 .694
17. Fort Valley State 36 726 322 .693
18. Washburn 48 887 403 .688
19. Glenville State 23 476 219 .685
20. Clayton State 20 407 198 .673
21. Jefferson 39 752 370 .670
22. California (Pa.) 35 683 337 .670
23. Bellarmine 39 738 370 .666
24. Michigan Tech 36 693 349 .665
25. West Liberty 27 540 274 .663
* Numbers Reflect Wins Entering the 2017-18 Season
School Yrs. Won Lost Pct.
1. Bentley 43 1,032 265 .796
2. Arkansas Tech 40 983 263 .789
3. Cal Poly Pomona 43 949 353 .729
4. Central Missouri 47 931 395 .702
5. Delta State 38 924 266 .776
6. Stonehill 46 890 366 .709
7. Washburn 48 887 403 .688
8. Emporia State 43 884 381 .699
9. West Texas A&M 36 877 250 .778
10. Northern State 40 864 310 .736
11. Francis Marion 44 852 449 .655
12. Pittburg-Johnstown 42 809 334 .708
13. Edinboro 50 779 452 .633
14. Wingate 37 774 316 .710
15. Abilene Christian 41 766 432 .639
16. Ashland 50 757 484 .610
Concordia-St. Paul 49 757 517 .594
18. Jefferson 39 752 370 .670
19. Montana State Billings 44 746 441 .628
20. Bellarmine 39 738 370 .666
21. North Georgia 45 737 519 .587
22. Fort Valley State 36 726 322 .693
23. Minnesota State 51 704 597 .541
24. Franklin Pierce 43 701 465 .601
25. Gannon 43 698 449 .609
LAST FIVE SEASONS (WINNING %) LAST FIVE SEASONS (VICTORIES)
School Won Lost Pct.
1. Limestone 145 18 .890
2. Ashland 148 21 .876
3. Alas. Anchorage 133 26 .836
4. Emporia State 139 29 .827
5. Lewis 129 27 .827
6. Colorado Mesa 122 27 .819
7. Bentley 131 30 .814
8. Columbus State 124 29 .810
9. West Texas A&M 136 32 .810
10. Drury 123 30 .804
11. California (Pa.) 127 32 .799
12. Fort Hays State 120 33 .784
13. Harding 119 33 .783
14. Clayton State 118 34 .776
15. Pittsburg State 121 37 .766
16. Nova Southeastern 120 39 .755
17. Arkansas Tech 112 37 .752
18. Western Washington 115 38 .752
19. Michigan Tech 107 37 .743
20. Glenville State 112 39 .742
21. Indiana (Pa.) 111 39 .740
22. Wayne State (Neb.) 113 40 .739
23. Colorado State-Pueblo 112 40 .737
24. Northern State 113 41 .734
25. Edinboro 110 40 .733
School Won Lost Pct.
1. Ashland 148 21 .876
2. Limestone 145 18 .890
3. Emporia St. 139 29 .827
4. West Texas A&M 136 32 .810
5. Alas. Anchorage 133 26 .836
6. Bentley 131 30 .814
7. Lewis 129 27 .827
8. California (Pa.) 127 32 .799
9. Columbus State 124 29 .810
10. Drury 123 30 .804
11. Colorado Mesa 122 27 .819
12. Pittsburg State 121 37 .766
13. Fort Hays State 120 33 .784
Nova Southeastern 120 39 .755
15. Harding 119 33 .783
16. Clayton State 118 34 .776
17. Western Washington 115 38 .752
18. Wayne St. (Neb.) 113 40 .739
Northern State 113 41 .734
20. Arkansas Tech 112 37 .752
Glenville State 112 39 .742
Colorado State-Pueblo 112 40 .737
Benedict 112 41 .732
Augustana (S.D.) 112 45 .713
25. Indiana (Pa.) 111 39 .740
Adelphi 111 42 .725
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Opponent Date Att. Result
1. Abilene Christian January 26, 2002 4,941 L, 77-81
2. Colorado Mesa March 17, 2014 3,365 W, 59-56
3. Tarleton State February 25, 2006 3,260 W, 90-57
5. Abilene Christian January 17, 2009 2,971 W, 91-65
6. Northwest Missouri State March 14, 2008 2,754 L, 71-72 OT
7. Midwestern State February 24, 2007 2,733 W, 73-55
8. Texas A&M-Commerce February 2, 2002 2,650 W, 80-61
9. Central Oklahoma March 16, 2009 2,602 W, 65-52
10. St. Mary’s March 12, 2010 2,597 W, 78-50
11. Emporia State March 13, 2010 2,586 L, 69-76
12. Abilene Christian February 27, 2010 2,167 L, 72-78
Tarleton State February 25, 2017 2,147 W, 73-69
14. Angelo State February 17, 2018 2,088 W, 71-62
15. Tarleton State January 23, 2010 2,017 W, 74-69
16. Texas A&M-Commerce January 20, 2018 1,923 L, 55-59
18. Tarleton State January 18, 2018 1,917 L, 64-66
19. Abilene Christian February 27, 2008 1,861 W, 60-58
20. Texas A&M-Kingsville January 18, 2014 1,848 W, 82-47
22. Texas A&M-Kingsville February 7, 2015 1,827 W, 81-57
23. Emporia State March 14, 2009 1,821 W, 86-83
25. UC-Colorado Springs March 16, 2015 1,747 W, 96-69
26. Texas A&M-Kingsville February 21, 2009 1,697 L, 66-70
27. Eastern New Mexico February 6, 2010 1,677 W, 84-45
28. Angelo State January 21, 2006 1,661 W, 67-65
29. St. Mary’s March 15, 2014 1,656 W, 79-66
30. Texas A&M-Commerce January 22, 2005 1,655 L, 69-78
31. Tarleton State March 2, 2013 1,621 W, 67-62
32. Tarleton State January 22, 2014 1,587 W, 82-60
33. Texas Woman’s Feburary 27, 2005 1,555 W, 97-63
34. Abilene Christian March 13, 2009 1,552 W, 78-53
36. Eastern New Mexico January 15, 2011 1,532 W, 66-51
37. McMurry November 23, 2012 1,526 W, 82-23
Abilene Christian January 31, 2004 1,526 W, 68-64
41. Eastern New Mexico January 30, 2016 1,502 W, 67-45
42. Abilene Christian February 5, 2005 1,478 W, 80-55
43. Angelo State January 29, 2004 1,445 W, 57-55
45. Southwestern Oklahoma St. November 24, 2012 1,412 L, 51-79
Texas A&M-Kingsville February 4, 2006 1,412 W, 110-77
48. Tarleton State January 23, 2016 1,397 W, 78-73 OT
49. Texas Woman’s February 10, 2007 1,353 W, 89-72
50. Tarleton State January 26, 2011 1.352 L, 43-64
51. Texas A&M-Commerce January 24, 2015 1,342 W, 100-73
53. Drury November 29, 2008 1,310 W, 80-62
54. Eastern New Mexico. January 26, 2013 1,297 W, 70-43
Angelo State March 5, 2004 1,261 L, 59-65
60. Eastern New Mexico November 25, 2006 1,243 W, 79-67
61. Northeastern State December 20, 2010 1,228 L, 62-65
64. Texas A&M-Kingsville Februaruy 23, 2013 1,207 W, 79-67
65. Arkansas-Fort Smith March 14, 2015 1,194 W, 70-57
66. Midwestern State January 4, 2018 1,187 W, 64-46
67. Texas Woman’s February 13, 2016 1,175 W, 73-69
Texas A&M-Commerce February 1, 2003 1,175 W, 73-64
70. Central Oklahoma December 18, 2010 1,157 W, 91-77
Texas A&M-Kingsville January 13, 2010 1,157 W, 88-72
72. Oklahoma Panhandle State November 28, 2008 1,149 W. 93-43
74. Southwestern Oklahoma St. December 4, 2010 1,127 L, 70-78
Opening Day.................................................................................January 26, 2002 (Saturday)
Opponent (Result)............................................................................Abilene Christian (L, 77-81)
All-Time Home Record............................................................................................. 203-30 (.871)
Total Attendance................................................................................................................ 252,784
Games Played............................................................................................................................. 233
Average Attendance...............................................................................................................1,085
1,000+ Attendance Games........................................................................................................103
2,000+ Attendance Games.........................................................................................................15
3,000+ Attendance Games........................................................................................................... 4
4,000+ Attendance Games............................................................................................................ 1
First Win.................................................................... 50-44, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1/31/2002)
25th Win..............................................................104-55, Texas A&M-Commerce (2/19/2004)
50th Win.........................................................................................93-61, Cameron (2/28/2006)
75th Win..........................................................................73-55, Midwestern State (2/24/2007)
100th Win............................................................................... 69-50, Tarleton State (2/14/2009)
150th Win...............................................................88-57, Colorado State-Pueblo (11/30/2013)
200th Win..................................................................58-46, Western New Mexico (1/27/2018)
Opponent Date Att. Result
1. Colorado Mesa March 17, 2014 3,365 W, 59-56
2. Northwest Missouri St. March 14, 2008 2,754 L, 71-72 OT
3. Central Oklahoma March 16, 2009 2,602 W, 65-52
4. St. Mary’s March 12, 2010 2,597 W, 78-50
5. Emporia State March 13, 2010 2,586 L, 69-76
6. Emporia State March 14, 2009 1,821 W, 86-83
7. UC-Colorado Springs March 16, 2015 1,747 W, 96-69
8. St. Mary’s March 15, 2014 1,656 W, 79-66
9. Abilene Christian March 13, 2009 1,552 W, 78-53
10. Arkansas-Fort Smith March 14, 2015 1,194 W, 70-57
11. St. Edward’s March 14, 2014 1,104 W, 90-72
12. Cameron March 13, 2015 1,015 W, 80-61
ALL-TIME ATTENDANCE MARKS (TOP 75) NCAA POSTSEASON ATTENDANCE RECORDS
BY THE NUMBERS

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2 DELEYAH HARRIS Junior | Guard | 5-9 | Psychology
Omaha, Nebraska | Benson HS | Kirkwood CC
PLAYER HIGHS
SEASONHIGHS
Year GP-GS Min Avg FG-FGA PCT 3pt FG-FGA PCT FT-FTA PCT O-D-T AVG PF FO AST T/O BLK STL PTS AVG
2017-18 31-18 686 22.1 87-191 .455 23-60 .383 63-85 .741 48-90-138 4.5 46 0 62 52 6 43 260 8.4
TOTAL 31-18 686 22.1 87-191 .455 23-60 .383 63-85 .741 48-90-138 4.5 46 0 62 52 6 43 260 8.4
CAREER STATS
Points: 20 Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
Rebounds: 10 (2x) Tarleton State (1/18/18)
Assists: 6 Univ. of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Steals: 6 at UC-Colorado Springs (11/10/17)
Blocks: 2 vs. Simon Fraser (12/18/17)
Field Goals: 8 Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
3-Pointers: 2 (4x) at Tarleton State (2/24/17)
Free Throws: 9 at UT Permian Basin (12/5/17)
Minutes: 36 at Regis (11/11/17)
CAREERHIGHS
Assists: 6 Univ. of the Southwest (12/29/17)
Steals: 6 at UC-Colorado Springs (11/10/17)
Blocks: 2 vs. Simon Fraser (12/18/17)
Minutes: 36 at Regis (11/11/17)
LSCHIGHS
Assists: 4 (3x) at Tarleton State (2/24/17)
Steals: 4 Eastern New Mexico (1/25/18)
Blocks: 1 at Cameron (2/8/18)
Minutes: 33 Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
PRODUCTIONTRACKER
2017-18 Career
Had a Double-Double -- --
Scored 10+ Points 9 9
Led WT in Scoring 3 3
Led WT in Rebounds 6 6
Led WT in Assists 5 5
Led WT in Steals 9 9
Made 3+ 3-pt FG’s -- --
Had 3+ Steals 4 4
Had 3+ Assists 10 10
Made 5+ 3-pt FG’s -- --
Had 5+ Steals 1 1
Had 5+ Assists 1 1
GAME-BY-GAME

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3 MEGAN GAMBLE Sophomore | Guard | 5-7 | Health Sciences
Omaha, Nebraska | Central HS | North Dakota State
PLAYER HIGHS
SEASONHIGHS
2017-18 31-29 749 24.2 45-95 .474 12-29 .414 40-68 .588 22-62-84 2.7 49 0 113 56 5 32 142 4.6
TOTAL 31-29 749 24.2 45-95 .474 12-29 .414 40-68 .588 22-62-84 2.7 49 0 113 56 5 32 142 4.6
CAREER STATS
Points: 17 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
Rebounds: 6 at UC-Colorado Springs (11/10/17)
Steals: 5 Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
Blocks: 1 (5x) UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Field Goals: 5 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
3-Pointers: 3 vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
Free Throws: 6 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
Minutes: 35 vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
CAREERHIGHS
Points: 17 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
Rebounds: 6 at UC-Colorado Springs (11/10/17)
Field Goals: 5 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
3-Pointers: 3 vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
Free Throws: 6 vs. A&M-Commerce (3/3/18)
Minutes: 35 vs. Tarleton State (3/4/18)
LSCHIGHS
Points: 8 Western New Mexico (1/27/18)
Rebounds: 5 (3x) Angelo State (2/17/18)
Field Goals: 3 Western New Mexico (1/27/18)
3-Pointers: 1 (5x) A&M-Kingsville (2/15/18)
Free Throws: 3 (2x) Angelo State (2/17/18)
Minutes: 34 (2x) at Midwestern State (2/10/18)
PRODUCTIONTRACKER
2017-18 Career
Scored 20+ Points -- --
Led WT in Rebounds -- --
Made 3+ 3-pt FG’s 1 1
Had 3+ Steals 3 3
Had 3+ Assists 21 21
Made 5+ 3-pt FG’s -- --
Had 5+ Steals 2 2
Had 5+ Assists 7 7
GAME-BY-GAME

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4 LEXY HIGHTOWER Sophomore | Guard | 5-8 | Broadcasting/Electronic Media
Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS
PLAYER HIGHS
SEASONHIGHS
2016-17 28-12 685 24.5 93-185 .503 38-89 .427 31-39 .795 12-46-58 2.1 48 2 37 49 2 20 255 9.1
2017-18 31-31 924 29.8 159-344 .462 70-161 .435 51-64 .797 23-59-82 2.6 54 0 56 58 1 41 439 14.2
TOTAL 59-43 1609 27.3 252-529 .476 108-250 .432 82-103 .796 35-105-140 2.4 102 2 93 107 3 61 694 11.8
CAREER STATS
Points: 27 at Midwestern State (2/10/18)
Rebounds: 6 vs. Simon Fraser (12/18/17)
Assists: 6 Texas Woman’s (12/7/17)
Steals: 4 (2x) UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Blocks: 1 Midwestern State (3/1-2/18)
Field Goals: 10 Tarleton State (1/18/18)
3-Pointers: 5 (6x) at Midwestern State (2/10/18)
Free Throws: 8 Cameron (1/6/18)
Minutes: 40 A&M-Commerce (1/20/18)
CAREERHIGHS
Rebounds: 6 (2x) vs. Simon Fraser (12/18/17)
Steals: 4 (2x) UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Blocks: 2 St. Edward’s (11/18/16)
Field Goals: 10 Tarleton State (1/18/18)
LSCHIGHS
Rebounds: 5 (7x) Eastern New Mexico (1/25/18)
Steals: 4 UT Permian Basin (1/30/18)
Blocks: -- --
Field Goals: 10 Tarleton State (1/18/18))
PRODUCTIONTRACKER
2017-18 Career
Led WT in Rebounds -- 1
Made 3+ 3-pt FG’s 11 14
Had 3+ Steals 3 6
Had 3+ Assists 6 11
Made 5+ 3-pt FG’s 6 6
Had 5+ Steals -- --
Had 5+ Assists 2 3
GAME-BY-GAME

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