LSU Shreveport wins its third consecutive RRAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship

ALEXANDRIA, La. (March 1, 2026) - LSU Shreveport used a decisive second-quarter surge to seize control and held off Texas A&M–San Antonio late, earning a 64-59 victory in the RRAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Sunday afternoon at Laborde Earles Coliseum.

The Pilots outscored the Jaguars 22-7 in the second quarter to turn a four-point deficit after one into an 11-point halftime lead, 37-26. That stretch proved to be the difference in a game where TAMUSA opened strong, leading 19-15 after the first quarter and making a late push in the fourth that ultimately came up short.

LSUS' defense dictated much of the game's flow. The Pilots forced 28 turnovers and converted them into 35 points off turnovers, repeatedly capitalizing on miscues to create separation. They also held the Jaguars to 29.2 percent shooting from the field (19-of-65), including a long stretch in the second quarter when TAMUSA struggled to generate quality looks.

Junior guard Toni Coleman, who was selected as the RRAC Defensive and Newcomer of the Year, led the Pilots with a game-high line of 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals, setting the tone on both ends of the floor. Graduate guard Selma Markisic, the RRAC's Player of the Year, added 15 points, knocking in three three-pointers, while junior guard Katie Ambrose contributed six points and nine rebounds as the Pilots finished with a 41-37 edge on the glass and 20 points in the paint.

TAMUSA stayed in contention behind its perimeter shooting and bench production. RRAC All-Conference Second-Team guard Aniyah Lewis paced the Jaguars with 17 points, including five 3-pointers in 36 minutes, helping TAMUSA to a 10-of-33 performance from beyond the arc. Second-Team forward Kierra Sanderlin posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and the Jaguars' reserves chipped in 19 bench points to keep the margin manageable despite LSUS' mid-game run.

After both teams scored 14 points in the third quarter, LSUS entered the fourth leading 51-40. TAMUSA mounted one final charge, outscoring the Pilots 19-13 in the final 10 minutes and trimming the deficit to five by the final horn, but the early damage from the second quarter and LSUS' timely free throws — 10-of-15 at the line — preserved the result.

LSUS finished 23-of-60 (38.3 percent) from the field and 8-of-28 (28.6 percent) from 3-point range, with 16 assists on its 23 made baskets. The Pilots also recorded 17 steals and five blocks in a turnover-heavy championship game that featured 58 combined giveaways. The victory gives LSUS the RRAC tournament crown and momentum heading into an automatic bid at the Opening Round of the 45^th Annual Women's Basketball National Championship scheduled for March 13-14 at campus site. The Pilots sit at 27-4 overall.

TAMUSA closed its conference tournament run, having pushed the champions to their final possession. The Jaguars end their season with a 23-8 overall record.

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