Huskies, Lions Set for Southland Conference Rematch COMMERCE, Texas (Interstat) — A Southland Conference women’s basketball rematch tips off Thursday night as the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions host the Houston Christian Huskies at Texas A&M-Commerce Field House. The Lions (12-11) look to avenge a 65-52 road loss to the Huskies on Jan. 17 and solidify their position in the conference standings. The Huskies (7-17), coming off one of their best performances of the season, aim to build momentum and sweep the season series. Houston Christian enters with confidence after a 68-57 home victory over New Orleans on Saturday. Guard Madison Hurta led the way with 17 points and five rebounds. Hurta has been a consistent scorer, averaging 12.1 points over her last eight games. Texas A&M-Commerce seeks to rebound from a narrow 71-64 home loss to McNeese State on the same day. The Lions are powered by forward Tiani Ellison, who is averaging 18.4 points and 6.3 rebounds over her last seven contests. She posted 24 points and nine rebounds in the loss to McNeese. The first meeting was defined by Houston Christian’s defensive pressure, which forced 22 Lions turnovers. Containing Ellison inside and managing Commerce’s home court advantage will be critical for the Huskies. For the Lions, protecting the ball and leveraging their recent offensive efficiency—they’ve scored 65 or more points in four of their last six games—will be key. The matchup features two teams on different trajectories in February. Texas A&M-Commerce had won five straight before the McNeese loss, while Houston Christian has struggled for consistency, with Saturday’s win snapping a three-game skid. Thursday’s result will impact the seeding picture for the upcoming Southland Conference Tournament. Following this game, Houston Christian travels to face Northwestern State on Saturday, while Texas A&M-Commerce hosts Incarnate Word. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.