EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — A pivotal Southland Conference women’s basketball clash is set for Saturday when the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks visit the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at UT Pan Am Field House. Both teams enter with nearly identical records and momentum from narrow conference victories last Saturday. Stephen F. Austin (16-8) edged Lamar 58-57, while UTRGV (15-9) routed New Orleans 71-53. The matchup features a compelling contrast in star players. The Ladyjacks are led by dynamic guard Kaylinn Kemp, who scored 17 points in the win over Lamar. Over her last seven games, Kemp has averaged 14.0 points and 4.7 assists, showcasing her scoring and playmaking ability. UTRGV counters with dominant forward Charlotte O’Keefe, who is coming off a 14-point, 16-rebound performance against New Orleans. O’Keefe has recorded four double-doubles in her last six games, including a 19-point, 22-rebound effort at Houston Christian on Jan. 24, establishing herself as one of the league’s premier interior forces. The teams met earlier this season in a nonconference thriller on Dec. 15, with the Vaqueros securing an 87-85 road victory in Nacogdoches. That result adds a layer of intrigue to this rematch, which now carries significant conference implications. Stephen F. Austin has shown resilience in close games, with three of its last five contests decided by three points or fewer. UTRGV brings a five-game winning streak into Saturday, its longest of the season, anchored by a defense that has held opponents to an average of 56.2 points during that stretch. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. CST on Feb. 14. The game is critical for both teams as they jockey for seeding in the upcoming Southland Conference tournament.