Women's Basketball | 11/19/2015 3:48:00 PM

Thursday, November 19, 2015

PORTALES, N.M. — After a strong start to the 2015-16 season in Durango, the Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team has its work cut out for it, on a trip to Lubbock, Texas. In Lubbock Christian and Texas-Permian Basin, the Hounds will face opposition which combined to win 41 games last season.

The Greyhounds will tipoff against Lubbock Christian on Friday a 6 p.m. MT, at the Rip Griffin Center. On Saturday, ENMU will play Texas-Permian Basin at 4 p.m. MT.

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Last Week

Last week, the Hounds committed just one first half turnover and outscored Adams State 21-0 on points off turnovers on the way to a 38-25 halftime lead. Sarah Stinnett paced ENMU with 14 points, en-route to an 80-54 win. The win marked the first time Eastern opened the season with a victory since the 2006-07 season. One day later, Miranda Moore poured in 16 points, while Johna McClelland added 10 points, as Eastern nearly defeated Fort Lewis.

LCU opened the season with wins over Colorado State-Pueblo (68-43) and Metro State (72-44). Nicole Hampton paced the Lady Chaps with 17 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

After dropping their season-opener to New Mexico Highlands (59-64), UTPB posted consecutive win over Western New Mexico (66-62) and Arlington Baptist (105-78). Niniva Taito leads the Falcons with 17.7 points, while Shanna Taylor is right behind with 14.7 points per game.

Against Lubbock Christian
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Since 2006-07 the Greyhounds are 1-4 against the Lady Chaps. On December 29, 2006, Eastern posted a 73-61 win over LCU. Recent Hall of Honors inductees Heather Brown and Elizabeth Richards combined for 25 points, while Missy Kirkland led ENMU with 16 points. Eastern held a 43-34 edge in rebounding. Lubbock Christian has won the last three meetings.

Against Texas-Permian Basin
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Eastern has only met Texas-Permian Basin twice recently. Lace Clark and Cat Clay each scored 13 to lead ENMU to a 69-51 win, on November 21, 2008. The Falcons earned a 67-58 victory on November 28, 2014.

Up Next

In late November, the Greyhounds will visit in-state rivals, New Mexico Highlands and Western New Mexico. On Saturday, December 12, Eastern will host Wayland Baptist University, at Rock Staubus Gymnasium, in Clovis.