FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Women's Basketball closes out the 2023-24 regular season Friday when the Lions host Oklahoma Christian at 5:30 p.m. at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.
Prior to the game, the Lions will honor their two seniors – Kayla Brundidge and Nya Stewart – at 5:15 p.m.
The game will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 with live stats available at uafortsmithlions.com.
NOTES:
LAST WEEK: UAFS split a pair of games last week, winning at Western New Mexico before falling in the final seconds at Eastern New Mexico.
WIN & IN: The Lions will clinch a spot in the Lone Star Conference Championship tournament with a win Friday OR a loss by Texas A&M-Kingsville Thursday.
40: UAFS is 8-3 when shooting above 40 percent this season and 7-1 when shooting above 40 percent from three.
GETTING DEFENSIVE: The Lions are allowing just 54.3 points per game over their last four games, more than 10 points below their season average of 66.1.
RECORD WATCH: Forward Kayla Brundidge currently ranks 10th all-time with 337 career rebounds and fifth with 58 blocks. Guard Riley Hayes is third with 140 made threes.
SCOUTING OC: The Eagles also split their games last weekend and have an overall record of 5-20, 4-17 LSC. OC allows the second most points in the league at 68.2 points per game while opponents shoot 43.1 percent. Forward Brooklin Bain leads OC with 14.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
THE SERIES: UAFS leads the series, 16-8, after winning at Oklahoma Christian earlier this season.
