SAN ANTONIO, Texas - XULA women's basketball team built a big lead and answered every attempt at a comeback by Our Lady of the Lake here Saturday, eventually notching a 57-52 conference win.
The Gold Nuggets (14-9, 10-7 RRAC) enjoyed a 34-20 lead at the half and held OLLU (9-15, 8-10 RRAC) to 34 percent shooting for the game.
Three XULA players reached double figures, as Jala Williams scored 13, TIarra Tillison 12, and Fatima Katembo 12. Jaleah LeFargue had a great game down low, scoring 8 points and pulling 10 rebounds.
Forward Alicia Blanton scored 7 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Xavier returns home for its next game, a Monday night game against Louisiana Christian, a Red River Athletic Conference contest that was rescheduled due to harsh winter conditions two weeks ago.