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Gameday Preview: Lady Matadors look to extend win streak to half dozen

Gameday Preview: Lady Matadors look to extend win streak to half dozen

PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Lady Matadors take their five game winning streak on the road at Yavapai with Roughriders looking to rebound from three straight losses. Arizona Western has defeated Yavapai nine times in a row dated back to the 2022-23 season.

 

About Arizona Western

Arizona Western is surging behind balance and defense. Guards #22 Mable Doumbia (13.6 PPG) and #1 Chen Pan (12.9 PPG) pace the offense, with #5 Kimora Jenkins (9.1 PPG) and #3 Garance Soulas (8.5 PPG) supplying key secondary scoring. Defensively, the Matadors have held their last five opponents to an average of just 47.4 points per game, a trend that has powered the current win streak.

• Scoring balance: Four players averaging 8.5+ PPG present multiple threats. • Stingy defense: 47.4 opponent PPG allowed over the last five contests. • Common opponent snapshot: Beat Central Arizona 58-56; defeated College of Southern Nevada 72-39. • Momentum: Five consecutive victories, including a tight win over Central Arizona.

About Yavapai

Yavapai looks to halt a three-game slide and find consistency on both ends. The Roughriders lean on forward #2 Kayla Bailey (11.5 PPG), with support from #3 Giselle Serrano (8.3 PPG) and point guard #15 Alexys DeCremer (7.2 PPG). During the recent skid, Yavapai has allowed an average of 90 points per game, underscoring the need for defensive improvement.

• Go-to scorer: Kayla Bailey leads at 11.5 PPG. • Supporting cast: Serrano (8.3 PPG) and DeCremer (7.2 PPG) as key contributors. • Recent form: Three straight losses with 90.0 opponent PPG allowed in that span. • Common opponent snapshot: Fell to Central Arizona 95-36; dropped a 66-69 game to College of Southern Nevada.

Tipoff scheduled for 5:30 pm.