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ST. GEORGE, Utah (Interstat) — A pair of teams riding winning streaks will meet Tuesday when the McNeese State Cowgirls visit the Utah Tech Trailblazers in a non-conference women’s basketball matchup. Both teams enter the contest at Burns Arena with identical 4-2 records. McNeese State arrives fresh off a 76-66 road victory at Belmont on Wednesday. The Cowgirls were led by a balanced scoring attack, with Lexi Alexander, Arianna Patton and Dakota Howard all contributing 12 or more points. Utah Tech, playing on its home floor, is coming off an 81-70 win over Westminster this past Saturday. Kaylee Borden powered the Trailblazers with a game-high 25 points, while Brie Crittendon controlled the glass with 13 rebounds. The game features a contrast in schedules. McNeese State’s two losses came against Power Five opponents West Virginia and Alabama, while Utah Tech’s defeats were against Arizona State and Weber State. Both teams have protected their home courts, with the Trailblazers boasting a 4-0 record in St. George this season. Tuesday’s contest serves as a final tune-up before both teams embark on busy stretches in December. The matchup promises a competitive battle between two squads looking to carry their recent momentum forward.