EAST TEXAS A&M LIONS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southland ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Commerce, Texas hosts East Texas A&M's Lions women's basketball program, which operates from a campus founded in 1889 with 11,500 students competing in the Southland Conference. The squad finished 12-12 overall under head coach Valerie King, though home court performance tells a more promising story with a 9-4 mark at The Field House compared to 3-8 on the road. Conference play remained competitive at 4-5, reflecting the Southland's depth as a mid-major conference.

Scoring efficiency has been nearly dead-even through the season, with the Lions averaging 65.8 points per game while surrendering 65.6 to opponents—a razor-thin margin suggesting games are decided by execution rather than systemic dominance. With 15 players on the roster, King manages a lean but competitive squad that struggles with road consistency but finds rhythm in front of home crowds. The Lions' struggling away record (3-8) represents the clearest area for improvement heading into future conference schedules.

KEY FACTS

SchoolEast Texas A&M University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSouthland Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationCommerce, Texas
VenueThe Field House
Head CoachValerie King

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
11Makenna ArmstrongF
10Ahmya BoyceG
9Rezia CastilloG
5Nyaluak DakF
24Destine DuckworthF
21Tiani EllisonF
7J'Unti FranklinG
4Sarah GatwechG
54Alva HedrichF
0Cora HorvathG
3Nina HorvathG
2Keiori LeeG
32Terrayah McCoyG
44Trinity MorelandF
20Reza PoG

SEASON RECORD

13-17

Overall

9-6

Home

4-11

Away

5-8

Conference

63.9 PPG / 66.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3UNT Dallas TrailblazersW 113-48
Nov 6Oklahoma State CowgirlsL 59-97
Nov 9UT Dallas CometsW 81-42
Nov 20Oklahoma SoonersL 59-112
Nov 22SE Louisiana Lady LionsL 71-76
Dec 2Louisiana Ragin' CajunsW 72-47
Dec 6Abilene Christian WildcatsL 55-72
Dec 12McNeese CowgirlsL 45-71
Dec 15Texas Southern TigersW 76-60
Dec 29Stephen F. Austin LadyjacksW 71-68
Dec 31Lamar CardinalsL 48-64
Jan 3New Orleans PrivateersW 72-63
Jan 8Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersW 65-60
Jan 10UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosL 55-60
Jan 16Incarnate Word CardinalsL 63-70
Jan 17Houston Christian HuskiesL 52-65
Jan 23Lamar CardinalsL 56-66
Jan 24Northwestern State Lady Demons--
Jan 30New Orleans PrivateersW 90-73
Jan 31Nicholls ColonelsW 68-57
Feb 6Stephen F. Austin LadyjacksW 65-64
Feb 7Northwestern State Lady DemonsW 61-52
Feb 13SE Louisiana Lady LionsW 66-57
Feb 14McNeese CowgirlsL 64-71
Feb 16Northwestern State Lady DemonsL 51-60
Feb 20Houston Christian HuskiesL 53-71
Feb 21Incarnate Word CardinalsL 61-71
Feb 27Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersW 56-55
Feb 28UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosL 64-71
Mar 3Nicholls ColonelsL 49-69
Mar 9Northwestern State Lady DemonsL 56-69

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does East Texas A&M Women's Basketball compete in?
East Texas A&M Lions Women's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does East Texas A&M play women's basketball home games?
East Texas A&M Women's Basketball plays home games at The Field House in Commerce, TX.
Who is the head coach of East Texas A&M Women's Basketball?
The head coach of East Texas A&M Lions Women's Basketball is Valerie King.
When was East Texas A&M Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for East Texas A&M Women's Basketball is not currently available.