CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi women's basketball program (7-6, 1-1 Southland) aims to get back into the win column as the team squares off against Northwestern State (6-7, 1-1 Southland) on Wednesday evening, tipoff set for 7 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center. The Islanders knocked off the Lady Demons early into conference play last season, locking up the six-point road victory behind notable efforts from then-sophomores
Emma Young and
Dalesia Booth (18 and 13 points, respectively). All-time, the Blue & Green own an 10-5 advantage over Northwestern State, including a 4-3 home record.
Opponent: Northwestern State
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 9
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Dugan Wellness Center | Corpus Christi, Texas
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- Royce Chadwick enters his seventh season leading Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and 35th overall year as head coach, sporting a 650-408 record.
- The Islanders 19-win season last year marked Chadwick's best finish with A&M-Corpus Christi since his arrival in 2012.
- The team sports two lone seniors: F Uri Jolivette and G Brianna Jackson.
- This year's roster is highlighted by four newcomers, as juniors Alexes Bryant and Arhianna Sims-Jackson transferred from junior colleges while freshmen Torrionna Nesbitt and Makinna Serrata signed on directly from high school.
- This season's depth chart features 10 players from across the state of Texas, and one from each of the following: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and California.
- The Islanders were picked fifth in the Southland Conference Preseason Poll.
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi returns four of last season's five starters, including senior F Uri Jolivette and juniors G/F Emma Young, G Dae Dae Evans and F Dalesia Booth.
Promotions Scheduled | Wednesday, Jan. 9 vs. Northwestern State
- Bring a Kid to the Game Day | All kids receive free admission to the game
- Islander App Student Giveaway | Halftime student raffle -- must have downloaded the Islanders App
With Southland home opener against Northwestern State concluded, the Islanders receive a one-week hiatus before returning to action on Wednesday, Jan. 16, hosting Sam Houston State at 7 p.m. at the Dugan Wellness Center.
For more information on Islanders Women's Basketball, keep up with the team via their Facebook page (Islanders Women's Basketball) and follow the program on Twitter (@IslandersWBB) and Instagram (@IslandersWBB). You can watch Islander home games and listen to road broadcasts on the Islander Digital Network, powered by AEP Texas.
-- Go Islanders --
