UNO Privateers Women's Basketball Prepares for In-State Matchups
The University of New Orleans Privateers women's basketball team is set to compete in two in-state games this week, facing Nicholls on Thursday and league-leading McNeese on Saturday. Following a recent home loss to Stephen F. Austin, where Shanihya Brown scored 14 points and Aaliyah Ellis contributed 10, the team looks to rebound. Ellis, returning from injury, has shown improvement with consistent playing time and has maintained a strong free throw percentage this season.
This season, the Privateers have demonstrated a balanced roster, with ten players averaging at least 15 minutes per game. Defensively, they have improved their blocking stats, moving up to sixth in the Southland with an average of 2.7 blocks per game. As they prepare for Nicholls and McNeese, the team will need to focus on their defensive strategies and capitalize on free throw opportunities, as key players like Jayla Kimbrough and Lauren Banks rank highly in free throw percentage within the conference.
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