Fatima Black OLLU 25-26
Yamlak Tsega / XULA Athletics
Fatima Black drives for a layup during XULA's win over OLLU. Black finished with 8 points and 6 rebounds.
59
Our Lady of the Lake OUR LADY 2-9, 1-5
71
Winner Xavier (LA) XULA 5-4, 2-2
Our Lady of the Lake OUR LADY
2-9, 1-5
59
Final
71
Xavier (LA) XULA
5-4, 2-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Our Lady of the Lake OUR LADY 16 12 16 15 59
Xavier (LA) XULA 24 17 17 13 71

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Gold Nuggets down OLLU in conference home opener

NEW ORLEANS - The XULA women's basketball team produced its most complete game of the season Thursday night, downing Our Lady of the Lake 71-59 at the Convocation Center. 

The game was never really in doubt as Xavier (5-4, 2-2 RRAC) outscored OLLU (2-9, 1-5 RRAC) 24-16 in the first quarter and 17-12 in the second to take a 41-28 lead into the half. 

Alicia Blanton and Shania Swan were the big stars of the night for the Gold Nuggets as Blanton led all scorers with 20 points to go along with a game-high 7 rebounds. She added 3 assists and 4 steals.

Swan added 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal, while Fatima Black was good for 8 points and 6 rebounds. 

The Gold Nugget defense was impressive on the night, forcing 24 turnovers (including 13 steals). 

Next up for Xavier will be a Saturday home game against Texas A&M-San Antonio. This Red River Athletic Conference contest tips at 1 p.m. in the Convocation Center and will be the Gold Nuggets' last contest before the New Year. 

The game will be broadcast live on the XULA Athletics YouTube channel. 

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