The Southland Conference schedule makes for visits to quaint places like Huntsville, Texas and Thibodaux, Louisiana.
But Wednesday night, the Lady Demons will pay a visit to one the league's marquee cities--San Antonio.
Here's hoping NSU will bounce back from their first SLC loss--last Saturday's home defeat against Central Arkansas. The Lady Demons could very well be 3-0 going to the Alamo city. NSU led UCA by six at the half. Unfortunately, runs of 15-0 and 12-0 propelled the Sugar Bears to a come-from-behind win.
16 games into the season, a star is emerging for the purple and white. Jordi James has taken over as the Lady Demons' leading scorer. Before a recent game, I told Jordi I enjoyed watching her play, and I meant it. She can hit the jumper, but is not afraid to--and almost plays like she would rather--take it inside. I also like her attitude on the court. She, like others, plays with a purpose--the purpose of winning.
Wednesday's game at UTSA could catapult NSU to big things. The Lady Demons come back home Saturday for the first of three straight at Prather Coliseum. Who knows? If things break just right, NSU could be 6-1 going into February.
But, as head coach Jennifer Graf likes to say, one game at a time.
The team headed to San Antonio Tuesday morning. I will bring up the rear and arrive Wednesdsay afternoon. I invite you to tune in for all the action Wednesday night on 100.7 KZBL in Natchitoches, 92.1 KSYR in Shreveport, and around the world at nsudemons.com. The pre-game show comes your way at 6:45--tip-off is set for 7pm.
See you on the radio!
Tony Taglavore
Voice of the Lady Demons
