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OLLU Uses Rebounding Advantage to Secure Win Over LCU

OLLU Uses Rebounding Advantage to Secure Win Over LCU

San Antonio, Texas- Our Lady of the Lake secured a 59–49 victory over Louisiana Christian behind a balanced effort and a strong presence on the glass. Both teams finished with identical shooting percentages from the field at 31.7 percent, but OLLU's ability to control rebounds and convert at the free-throw line proved decisive.

Shayla Dede led the Saints with 16 points, making all 10 of her free-throw attempts while adding eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Alexandra Westerdijk Martin provided a steady interior presence, scoring 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting and pulling down a game-high 15 rebounds to anchor OLLU's rebounding advantage. Macie Smith also reached double figures with 12 points and contributed eight rebounds, helping the Saints maintain control throughout the contest.

OLLU dominated the boards with a 55–31 rebounding edge, including 16 offensive rebounds that generated extra scoring opportunities. The Saints were unable to connect from beyond the arc, finishing 0-for-19 from three-point range, but compensated by attacking the paint and capitalizing at the free-throw line, where they shot 80.8 percent.

Louisiana Christian was led by Kylei Leblanc, who recorded 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while Amiyah Simpkins added 10 points and three steals. The Wildcats connected on five three-pointers and matched OLLU in field goal percentage, but struggled to keep pace at the line, converting just six of nine free throws, and were limited by turnovers and second-chance points allowed.

Defensively, OLLU forced 15 turnovers and held Louisiana Christian to 49 points, sealing the win with consistent defensive pressure and rebounding down the stretch. The performance reflected a complete team effort as the Saints executed key fundamentals to close out the victory. The Saints will be back in action Thursday at 5:30 PM CDT away against LSUS.