ALEXANDRIA, La. - The Gold Huggets' run in the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference tournament ended in the semifinals with a 78-69 to top-seeded LSU-Shreveport Saturday. 

Xavier kept the game competitive throughout, but a strong second quarter gave LSUS a lead that XULA could not overcome. 

Alicia Blanton led the team with 22 points from her sixth-woman, reserve position. She added 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. 

TIarra Tillison added 12 points, and Jaleah LaFargue and Tracy Thomas added 10 points apiece. 

Xavier's record now sits at 19-11.