North American Battles Hard but Falls to LSU Alexandria
STAFFORD, Texas – The road to success is never a straight path, but the North American University Lady Stallions are still charging forward! Despite a 69-58 setback against LSU Alexandria on Thursday night, Coach N. Davis' squad remains in second place in the USCAA standings, keeping their postseason dreams well within reach.
Key Players & Stats Breakdown
- Maurdaisha Powell – 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block
- Kayla Dickey – 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
- Ja'naa Johnson – 7 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block
- Akyrah Hodges – 8 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
- Elisa Peralta – 5 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
The Lady Stallions (10-13, 8-12 RRAC) came out determined, setting the tone early with hustle plays and strong rebounding. Powell and Peralta helped NAU grab a 12-10 lead after the first quarter, but LSU Alexandria (18-5, 15-4 RRAC) found their groove in the second, using second-chance opportunities to edge ahead 28-25 at halftime.
The third quarter saw the Generals capitalize on NAU's turnovers, but the Lady Stallions refused to back down. Ja'naa Johnson and Kayla Dickey dominated the glass, helping NAU win the rebounding battle 43-39. In the fourth, the Lady Stallions made a push, showing the same grit and resilience that has kept them in the thick of the USCAA playoff hunt.
While the scoreboard favored LSU Alexandria, the bigger picture remains clear—North American is still in prime position for a deep postseason run. The Lady Stallions will look to regroup and finish the regular season strong, with their eyes set on bigger goals ahead.
The journey continues, and this team isn't done yet. Stay locked in, Stallion Nation—this story is far from over!
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