Midwestern State returns to Gerald Stockton Court in D.L. Ligon Coliseum for the first time in 28 days to host Texas A&M-Kingsville in Lone Star Conference action.
MSU is 5-3 overall, 2-1 in LSC action after Wednesday's 68-50 victory at Incarnate Word. Texas A&M-Kingsville is 1-7 overall, 0-3 in the LSC after an 80-65 loss at Tarleton State.
Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.
Where to Find the Game
100.9 BOB-FM - The broadcast features the play-by-play voice of two-time Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year Bill Powers. The Taco Casa Pregame Show begins at 4:45 pm.
On the Web - BOB-FM's audio broadcast simulcasts on bobradio.fm. LINK
Live Stats - Live stats are available courtesy of the Midwestern State Athletic Communications office LINK
About the Mustangs
Midwestern State seeking to win its fifth game in the last six outings after rebounding with a 68-50 win against Incarnate Word on Wednesday after having their three-game win streak snapped last Monday.
MSU boasts four double-figure scorers this season led by senior guard Savannah Carver.
The Amarillo native ranks amongst LSC leaders with 15.5 points per game while connected on 1.9 3-pointers a contest.
Freshman guard Dianna Jones is the Mustangs' spark plug scoring 11.3 points a game while connecting on a 1.5 treys an outing. The Waco Midway High product pitches in 2.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game.
Sophomore guard Kirsti Degelia adds 12.0 points a game to go along with 1.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds a game.
Senior forward Cierra Thompson adds 10 points and 6.0 rebounds , while frosh guard Shatoia Gober adds 9.3 points and 4.9 rebounds a contest.
About the Javelinas
Texas A&M-Kingsville is 1-7 overall, 0-3 in Lone Star Conference play and are returning to the floor for the first time in 10 days when they face the Mustangs. The Javelinas are directed by first-year head coach Michael Trujillo.
The Javelinas are led by senior Amanda Haven, a transfer from Valdosta State, who scores 12.1 points a contest, while leading the team with 1.5 treys a game.
Junior Inekka Stevenson, a transfer from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, chips in 10.8 points and a team-leading 8.5 rebounds. She also leads the team with 2.8 assists and 0.6 blocks a game.
The Hoggies will also see the debut of senior transfer Jackie Stanley, a 6-2 center from Rice who earned third-team All-Conference USA honors in the 2009-2010 and was injured last year.
About the Series
Midwestern State and Incarnate Word meet for the 32nd time on Saturday at Ligon Coliseum.
The Mustangs own a 16-15 series advantage, including a 9-6 advantange in Ligon Coliseum.
The Mustangs snapped a six-game losing streak to the Javelinas in their last meeting on Feb. 16, 2011. MSU downed Texas A&M-Kingsville 63-52 at Ligon Coliseum.
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