Waxahachie, TX | December 11, 2025 — The Nelson University Lady Lions women's basketball team delivered a complete, emphatic performance Thursday night inside the Sheaffer Center, overpowering Southwestern Christian University 83–52 in Sooner Athletic Conference action. From the opening tip, Nelson dictated pace, space, and physicality, turning a competitive first half into a runaway statement win on their home floor.
Nelson wasted little time setting the tone. Behind crisp ball movement and confident perimeter shooting, the Lady Lions jumped out to a 22–11 lead after the first quarter, knocking down six triples in the opening ten minutes. Cailyn Tucker splashed three early threes to ignite the crowd, while Paris Miller provided instant energy off the bench as Nelson built momentum that never slowed.
The second quarter saw Southwestern Christian attempt to respond, but Nelson continued to control the game on both ends. The Lady Lions carried a 38–26 advantage into halftime, fueled by disciplined defense, rebounding dominance, and unselfish play that consistently created open looks.
Any hopes of a comeback were erased in a third-quarter avalanche. Nelson erupted for a 24–5 frame, suffocating SCU defensively while stretching the lead with precision shooting and fast-break execution. Ashley Gonzalez caught fire from deep, Alyssa O'Malley and Kate Miller added timely buckets, and the Lady Lions pushed the margin past 30 as the Sheaffer Center buzzed with energy.
By the fourth quarter, Nelson was firmly in control, showcasing its depth and balance. Paris Miller led all scorers with 20 points on a scorching 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc, while Tucker added 15 points and Gonzalez chipped in 12. Kate Miller finished with 11 points, and Nelson's bench poured in 37 points overall, highlighting the team's versatility and cohesion.
Defensively, the Lady Lions were relentless, holding Southwestern Christian to just 28.6 percent shooting for the game and forcing difficult possessions throughout. Nelson also dominated the glass with a 51–26 rebounding edge, turning stops into transition opportunities and wearing down the Eagles over four quarters.
With the victory, Nelson improved to 9–1 overall and 5–1 in SAC play, continuing to build momentum as conference action intensifies.
Next Up:
The Lady Lions hit the road for another key SAC matchup, traveling to Oklahoma City University on Saturday, December 13, with tipoff set for 2:00 p.m. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as Nelson looks to carry its rhythm and confidence into hostile territory.
Nelson University (formerly SA GU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-NELSON.
