BEAUMONT, TX- The Generals traveled to Beaumont, TX to take on the Cardinals of Lamar University in an exhibition match up, falling 48-72.
The Cardinals went 20-12 last season and played for the Southland Conference Championship and returned a solid core group to their 2023-2024 giving the Generals a true test on the court.
The Generals held solid ground in the first quarter of play as the Cardinals only outscored them 15-13. However, a low scoring 2
nd quarter of play was hard for the Generals to climb out of as they trailed 21-34 at half.
Able to get their scoring back into double digit numbers after halftime, the Generals were able to eliminate errors from the first half of play and play their game.
Senior,
Raegan Ojoro, grabbed her first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds and 13 points.
Jewel Jones, also saw double digits in scoring as she dropped 12 points.
Despite the loss, the match up helped the Generals grow and they will look to build off this experience as they will host the Knights of SUNO in their home opener on November 21
st. Tip-off is set for 5:30 at The Fort.