FORT WORTH, TX – The (RV) Louisiana State University of Alexandria women's basketball team fell to Texas Wesleyan, 61-56.
 
Sydney Person led the Generals (0-2) in scoring for the second straight game. She finished with 19 points and shot 50 percent from the floor. McKayla Price and Justice Young both recorded nine points. Young led LSUA with 10 rebounds.
 
The Rams (3-1) were led by Naia Richardson and Kameryn Phillips who scored 15 and 14 points, respectively.
 
"The team did a better job of controlling the tempo," LSUA Head Coach Billy Perkins said. "I'm very proud of our effort and rebounding."
 
Texas Wesleyan held a slim advantage through the majority of the game, including leading 31-26 at halftime. The Generals out scored the Rams 19-14 in the third quarter, tying the game heading into the final stanza.
 
Just three minutes into the fourth, the Rams took a 51-47 lead. Back-to-back jumpers from Person and Courtlynn Rideau tied the game at 51-51. A quick three points from the Rams was answered with another jumper from Person and a free throw from Reese Stephens.
 
A free throw from Kyla Speights and a layup from Sophia Hurtado made it 57-54 in favor of Texas Wesleyan with just 2:54 left in regulation. Kelly Norris converted a layup less than a minute later, but it was the final bucket for the Generals as the Rams held on for the win.
 
LSUA is on the road again next week as they travel to Loyola University New Orleans on Thursday before travelling to the University of Mobile on Saturday.