SYLVANIA, Ohio (LourdesAthletics.com) -- The Lourdes University women's basketball team is scheduled to host the Madonna University Crusaders in a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) tournament play-in game on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center. Finishing the regular season with an 18-10 overall record and a 12-8 mark in WHAC play, Lourdes secured the seventh seed in the conference standings. Madonna concluded their season at 12-13 overall and 5-12 in the WHAC, earning the tenth seed.
Game/Tournament Details
No. 7 Lourdes vs. No. 10 Madonna (Play-In/Opening Round)
Date: Monday, Feb. 24th, 2025
Time: 7 pm
Location: Russell J. Ebeid Rec Center / Sylvania, Ohio
Ticket Prices: $10 General Admission - $7 Students/Seniors - Children 8 and under FREE
Free with Lourdes Student/Staff ID
Scouting Lourdes University
The Gray Wolves have demonstrated a balanced offensive and defensive performance throughout the season. Offensively, Lourdes averages 70.6 points per game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 29.9% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they have held opponents to 64.3 points per game and a 39.0% field goal percentage. The team also maintains a positive rebounding margin of +2.0, averaging 38.5 rebounds per game.
Key players to watch include junior guard Emma Pedroza, who leads the team with 17.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, and senior forward Macie Stringfellow, contributing 12.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest. Junior guard Tamyah Worthy adds depth with 11.1 points per game and is a defensive asset with 2.0 steals per game.
Scouting Madonna University
The Crusaders have faced challenges this season but remain a formidable opponent. They average 65.3 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 39.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 24.5%. Defensively, they allow 64.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 37.7% from the field. Players to watch include redshirt senior guard Chenelle King, averaging 14.8 points per game, and junior forward Terre'ya Moore, contributing 10.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Junior guard Sheneice Halmon adds depth to the backcourt, averaging 3.8 assists per game.
This matchup marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each securing a victory on their home court. The Gray Wolves aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage and advance further in the WHAC tournament.
Fans can purchase tickets here or through the Lourdes Athletics ticketing portal, and can also follow along through livestats and the livestream. links can be found at lourdesathletics.com.
