AT A GLANCE
The Tarleton Women's Basketball team (15-5, 9-5 LSC) return home to Wisdom Gym this weekend after three straight games on the road.
THE GAMES
Thursday, February 6
5:30 p.m. – vs. Midwestern State, Wisdom Gym, Stephenville, TX
Saturday, February 8
2:00 p.m. – vs. Cameron, Wisdom Gym, Stephenville, TX
* Women's Basketball Alumni Weekend
* Max Point Game (500 points)
GAME COVERAGE
Links for live stats, video, and game notes can be found on the women's basketball schedule at TarletonSports.com. The game will be broadcasted live on the Tarleton Sports Network with
Kyle Crews having the call. The game will be aired live on KTRL 90.5 FM and online at TarletonSports.com/ListenLive.
LAST TIME OUT
The Texans dominated the floor Saturday afternoon, defeating divisional rival St. Mary's by 15, 70-55. With the win, the Texans move to the top of their Lone Star Conference division with a 5-1 record.
The Texans shot 52.1% from the field and are now 13-0 when shooting over 40%.
Mackenzie Hailey and
Alexa Hoy led the Texans in scoring with 13 points each. Tarleton's bench tallied 28 points, led by
Marissa Escamilla with nine.
INSIDE THE SERIES: MIDWESTERN STATE
The Texans and Mustangs last met in the Lone Star Conference Tournament in 2019, where Tarleton defeated MSU in Frisco, 62-61. The Mustangs lead the all-time series 35-37, while the Texans hold the advantage in Wisdom, 19-15.
INSIDE THE SERIES: CAMERON
The Texans and Aggies last met in 2019, where Tarleton defeated Cameron in Wisdom, 69-67. The Aggies lead the all-time series 17-18, while the Texans hold the advantage in Stephenville, 9-8. Cameron will battle Texas Woman's on Thursday before heading to Tarleton for Saturday's match-up.
HAILEY REWRITING THE RECORD BOOK
Mackenzie Hailey is climbing the all-time leaderboard in several categories and is close to moving up to the next spot:
• Points: 1737 (4th place); Needs 7 points to pass Kathy Buckler for 2nd place.
• Steals: 227 (5th place); Needs 18 steals to pass Morgan Ashmore for 4th place.
• Rebounds: 835 (6th place); Needs 29 rebounds to pass Kaelie Butler for 5th place.
• Blocks: 119 (3rd place); Needs 40 blocks to pass JoAnne Jones for 2nd place.
HAILEY RANKED SECOND IN TEXAS WBB EFFICENCY
Dave Campbell's Texas Basketball ranks
Mackenzie Hailey second among Texas women's basketball players (Division II) based on the NBA's formula for player efficiency rating.
Hailey is rated with an 18.53 efficiency mark.
Lucy Benson,
Marissa Escamilla, and
Alexa Hoy also appear in the top-50 of the list, ranked at No. 28, 33, and 46, respectively
MACK'S 32-GAME POINTS STREAK
Mackenzie Hailey has scored 10+ points in 32 straight games. The last time the senior forward did not have 10+ points was on Jan. 31 vs. Angelo State last season.
HEAD COACH MISTY WILSON RADIO SHOW
The
Misty Wilson Radio Show takes place every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. from the lobby of First Financial Bank. The sixth-year head coach of the Texans will join
Kyle Crews for a 30-minute program each week to discuss previous performances, upcoming opponents, and other storylines. Student-Athletes will join the show as well.
UP NEXT FOR TARLETON
The Texans will embark on a two-game road trip next weekend. First, the Texans will face No. 16 West Texas A&M in Canyon on Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m. Tarleton will then head to Portales, New Mexico to face Eastern New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
