
Stephen F. Austin

Incarnate Word
Highlights
Preview
SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — A surging Stephen F. Austin looks to continue its push near the top of the conference standings when the Ladyjacks visit the Incarnate Word Cardinals in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup Thursday. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST at the McDermott Convocation Center. Stephen F. Austin (20-8) enters on a four-game winning streak, most recently routing Nicholls State 77-57 on Saturday. The Ladyjacks have won seven of their last nine, with the only losses in that span coming in overtime and by a single point. Incarnate Word (13-13) has found momentum of its own, winning three consecutive games after a five-game skid. The Cardinals are coming off a 71-61 road victory at Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday. A key matchup will feature Stephen F. Austin’s Harmanie Dominguez against UIW’s Raimi McCrary. Dominguez is averaging 11.4 points over her last eight games, including an 18-point performance against Nicholls State. McCrary is coming off a strong all-around game with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in the win over Texas A&M-Commerce, and she recorded a 13-rebound game against Nicholls State on Feb. 14. The Ladyjacks won the first meeting this season, 75-63 at home on Jan. 8. Stephen F. Austin has dominated the recent series, winning the last 11 matchups dating to 2017. Stephen F. Austin’s offense has been potent during its streak, averaging 85.8 points in its last four wins. Incarnate Word will counter with a defense that has held its last three opponents to an average of 65.7 points per game after allowing 75.3 per game during its five-game losing streak. Both teams face a quick turnaround after Thursday’s contest. Stephen F. Austin travels to face Houston Christian on Saturday, while Incarnate Word hosts Lamar the same day.