I-10, Lake Charles, LA, Lady Stallions had a challenging game against McNeese University's Cowgirls, with both teams putting up a strong fight in the first half. Despite being down by eight points after the first quarter, NAU managed to erase the 14-point deficit and took a one-point lead at halftime.

Elisa Peralta's impressive performance, with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists, was a standout highlight. Keiarra Rivers and Victoria Moore also contributed significantly with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 10 points, 4 assists, respectively.

The third quarter proved to be a turning point, with McNeese outscoring NAU by 11 points. The Lady Stallions struggled with three-pointers, making only 4 out of 17 attempts. Despite the efforts, McNeese's strong shooting performance, especially from behind the arc, and dominance in the paint, led them to secure a substantial lead.

The Cowgirls showcased a 46.4 field goal shooting percentage on 36 of 76 attempts and scored 50 points in the paint. McNeese's success extended to three-pointers, making a season-high 11 treys.

The Lady Stallions will have a week off for Thanksgiving before facing another tough opponent, an HBCU at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, starting conference play for the Red River Athletic Conference. The game will be broadcast on TSBN Sports at tsbnsports.com.

Despite the tough loss, the Lady Stallions seem determined and focused on their upcoming games. "Hooves UP! Gooo Stallions!!!!" indicates the team spirit and optimism moving forward.