Preview: Houston Christian Huskies at Northwestern State Demons CYPRESS, La. (Interstat) — The Northwestern State Demons look to solidify their position in the Southland Conference standings when they host the Houston Christian Huskies in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Prather Coliseum. The Demons (12-12 overall) enter at .500 and are coming off a decisive 62-47 home victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Feb. 14. They will rely heavily on forward Vernell Atamah, who dominated in that win with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Atamah has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in five of her last six games, including a 24-point, 6-rebound, 5-assist performance in a win at New Orleans on Jan. 31. Houston Christian (7-17) snapped a three-game skid with a 68-57 home win over New Orleans on Feb. 14. Guard Madison Hurta led the way with 17 points and five rebounds. Hurta has been the Huskies’ primary offensive catalyst, averaging 13.3 points over her last seven contests. Northwestern State won the season’s first meeting, 67-57, in Houston on Jan. 15. The Demons have won three of their last five games, while the Huskies have struggled on the road, losing four straight away from home before their recent victory. This matchup is pivotal for both teams as the regular season enters its final stretch. Northwestern State seeks to build momentum for a potential conference tournament run, while Houston Christian aims to play spoiler and find consistency away from home. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The game is organized by the Southland Conference.