FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Women's Basketball looks to hit the reset button as the calendar turns to 2026 and the Lions return to MIAA play at the Stubblefield Center this week.
The Lions will host No. 13 Pittsburg State at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday followed by a contest against Missouri Southern at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Both games will be streamed on the MIAA Network and broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103. 5. Live stats will be available at uafortsmithlions.com.
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LAST WEEK: The Lions took on Drury in a defensive battle in their final game before the break, but fell to the Panthers, 49-47.
BROWN RETURNS: Guard Telisha Brown returned to the floor against Drury after missing five games, scoring nine points off the bench. Brown leads the Lions with 13.5 points per game this season.
ACTION JACKSON: Guard Haleigh Jackson scored double figures against Drury with 12 points after tallying just four points in her previous three games. Jackson had scored in double figures in five of the first seven games.
LET IT RAIN: Guard Senese Rainey has made at least one three in seven straight games and leads the Lions with 13 made threes on the season.
RECORD WATCH: Forward Layne Kirkendoll ranks 10th all-time with 46 career blocks.
SCOUTING PSU: The No. 13 Gorillas are 9-2, 2-0 MIAA after winning their last three games. PSU leads the MIAA with 44.2 rebounds per game, with two players averaging more than eight boards per game. Guard Ja'Miya Brown leads the Gorillas with 14.3 points per game.
SCOUTING MSSU: The Lions have won six in a row and are 9-3, 3-0 MIAA. MSSU leads the MIAA with 79.6 points per game, led by guard Grace Frazier at 14.9 points per game.
THE SERIES: UAFS is 3-6 all-time against Pitt State and 1-3 versus Missouri Southern.
