Southeastern Routs Centenary, 105-49, to Open 2025-26

HAMMOND, La. – Behind a balanced attack that featured six double-digit scorers, the reigning Southland Conference regular season champion Southeastern Louisiana University women’s basketball team began the Jeff Dow Era with a convincing 105-49 victory over Centenary in the 2025-26 season opener for both teams Monday morning in the University Center.   The single-game point total marked the first time Southeastern (1-0) scored over 100 points in a regular season game since a 113-53 win over Millsaps during the 2009-10 season.   Armed with a roster featuring 12 newcomers, the Lady Lions were an efficient 50.7 percent (34-for-67) from the floor in Monday’s win. Taylor Ross paced SLU with 16 points and was joined in double figures by Mia Ramos (14), Aliyah Collins (14), Natalie Huff (13), Bethany Graves (13) and Eryn McKinzie (11).   Southeastern finished with 17 assists versus just seven turnovers in the season opener. Huff engineered the SLU offense, finishing with a game-high seven assists and no turnovers on the night.   The Lady Lions also controlled the glass, outrebounding the visitors, 42-29. Erynn Williams came off the bench to lead Southeastern with nine rebounds.   A relentless Lady Lion defense scored 41 points off 29
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