Lady Stallions Battle, But Fall Short on Senior Day

Final Score: Texas A&M Texarkana 65, North American 56
February 22, 2025 – Stafford, TX

The Lady Stallions of North American University left it all on the hardwood in their final home game of the regular season, but a slow start proved too much to overcome as Texas A&M Texarkana claimed a 65-56 victory.

Game Recap:

The visiting Eagles came out firing, building a commanding 20-8 lead in the first quarter. While NAU matched Texarkana point-for-point in the second, the third quarter saw the Eagles stretch their lead once again, outscoring the Lady Stallions 22-10. However, North American wasn't about to go quietly into the night. The Stallions galloped back with a dominant 20-5 fourth-quarter run, but the early deficit proved too much to erase.

Key Performers:

Texas A&M Texarkana:

• Kayla Williams – 16 points, 12 rebounds
• Chi'onne Dailey – 14 points, 4 assists
• Chioma Treasure Emeh – 11 points, 9 rebounds

North American:

• Jewel Brandley – 10 points, 7 rebounds
• Kayla Dickey – 10 points, 4 assists
• Maurdaisha Powell – 10 points

By the Numbers:

• NAU shot 39.3% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1-of-10 (10%) three-point attempts.
• Texarkana, in contrast, connected on 45.5% of their field goals and three-pointers.
• The Eagles won the rebounding battle 38-26 and dished out 22 assists, showcasing strong ball movement.

Coach's Corner:

The Lady Stallions showed resilience in their comeback bid, dominating the fourth quarter, but the early gap was too much to overcome.

Looking Ahead:

With the regular season in the books, all eyes now turn to the postseason as bid day approaches. The Lady Stallions have fought hard all year, finishing 12-15 overall and 10-14 in conference play. Now, it's time to see where they land in the bracket and prepare for the next challenge.

Stay locked in, Stallion Nation—bid day is on the horizon! Now hoooooove up and GOOOOO STALLIONS!