WBB face road test at USAO

The Opponent:
USAO (6-2, 3-0 SAC): January 21, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Chickasha, Okla. | Live Video | Live Stats

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About the Rams:
TXWES is led by Coy with 19.7 ppg and Whorley with 12.7 rpg. As a team the Rams are ranked No. 15 in the NAIA in rebound margin (8.7).

On the individual leaderboard, Coy is No. 3 in offensive rebounds per game (6.0) and Whorley is No. 4 in defensive rebounds per game (11.3) and No. 8 in total rebounds per game (12.7).

Last TIme Out:
The Rams' last scheduled game at John Brown was cancelled out of COVID-19 precautions and protocols.

TXWES' last played game saw the Rams collect their first win of the season, holding off Oklahoma Panhandle State University (0-2, 0-2 SAC) 62-56 at the Sid Richardson Center on Jan. 11.

Makayla Coy earned her sixth career double double, pouring in 25 points and collecting 10 rebounds in the first win of the season for TXWES.

"I'm just happy to do whatever I can to help the team get a win," commented Coy on her performance. "It was a total team effort tonight. I think if we continue to rebound and defend, it gives us a chance to win."

The Lady Rams were a force in the paint, outscoring the Aggies 24-18 and finishing plus-9 in rebounding. TXWES held its opponent to 36% from the floor, while hitting 23 of 52 (42%) from the floor. Alexus Brigham dropped in 11 points, adding four assists and three steals in the effort. Evie Whorley had eight boards to go with six points, while Janee Knorr contributed seven points, six rebounds, and a pair of blocks for the Lady Rams

Scouting the Drovers:
SCIENCE AND ARTS Oklahoma (6-2, 3-0 SAC)

The Drovers are led by 6-1 forward Zaria Dorsey with 17.8 ppg, 8 rpg, and 1.9 bpg making her the SAC's leading blocker. She has had 15 total this season, six more than the next player in line. The junior from Bronx, New York scored a season high 30 points against SW Christian on Jan. 9.

Next is Milagros Carrera at 14.6 ppg. The 5-9 guard from Lima, Peru scored a season high 32 points at Southwestern Kanasas back in October.

The Drovers have won 3 SAC games in a row, defeating Southwestern Christian, Langston (OT) and Central Christian College.

In their most recent game, the Drovers beat CCCK 99-52 in Chickasha. The Drovers ended the game shooting 46.4 percent in the field and 40 percent from deep. USAO was also able to capitalize at the charity stripe sinking 68.9 percent, 31-for-45. The team also hustled for 62 rebounds in the game, 42 coming from the defensive side. To further prove their defensive ability, the team forced 11 steals and 12 blocks.

Dorsey led the charge for the Drovers with her second double-double of the season, 19 points and 10 rebounds. In addition to her fifth performance of 15 or more points, Dorsey forced a season high of 6 blocks. Trailing just behind with nearly a double-double of her own was Alex Miller (JR/Hartshorne, OK). Miller picked up where she left off in Langston putting up 18 points off 6-of-11 shooting, while grabbing 9 rebounds and two steals.

The History:
The overall series is tied 8-8 with the Rams losing six games in a row since 2017. On the road, TXWES is 3-5 in Drover Fieldhouse. The teams' first matchup occurred on Dec. 30, 2010 in favor of TXWES 81-76 in Fort Worth. Their last matchup saw the Rams fall 65-60 on Feb. 13, 2020 in the Sid Richardson Center.

Looking Forward:
Next, the Rams will host Mid-America Christian on Saturday who they are 4-13 against overall and 2-5 on their homecourt. TXWES gets back on the road for a contest with Oklahoma City who they have lost all 14 contests played against the Stars.

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Players Mentioned

#23 Alexus Brigham: G; 5' 8"; Senior

#10 Makayla Coy: F; 5' 10"; Sophomore

#15 Evie Whorley: G; 5' 5"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#23 Alexus Brigham
: 5' 8"; Senior
: G

#10 Makayla Coy
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: F

#15 Evie Whorley
: 5' 5"; Senior
: G

Players Mentioned

#23 Alexus Brigham

#10 Makayla Coy

#15 Evie Whorley

Players Mentioned

#23 Alexus Brigham

#10 Makayla Coy

#15 Evie Whorley