Pilots Overpower Huston-Tillotson, 69-31

SHREVEPORT, La. – The Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) women's basketball team put on a commanding performance Saturday afternoon, defeating Huston-Tillotson University (HTU), 69-31, in The Dock. With the win, LSUS improves to 9-3, overall, and 8-1 in Red River Athletic Conference play.

Paula Gonzalez Herrero led the Pilots with an impressive 18 points and four rebounds, setting the tone offensively. Selma Markisic recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Tiara Tillison distributed the ball effectively with a team-high four assists. Defensively, Erynn Williams was relentless, finishing with five steals to fuel the Pilots' stifling pressure.

The Pilots shot 37.1 percent from the field, 25 percent from beyond the arc, and 64.3 percent from the free-throw line. Their tenacious defense held the Rams to just 17 percent shooting from the field and 16.7 percent from three-point range.

Huston-Tillotson struggled to find offensive rhythm, with Destiny Stanford leading the Rams with eight points. Tyaija Coleman pulled down nine rebounds, and Aliyah Carter contributed five steals and four assists in a valiant effort.

The Pilots will look to continue their momentum on Thursday, Dec. 19, when they travel to San Antonio, Texas, to face Our Lady of the Lake University. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.