The Xavier University of Louisiana Golden Nuggets opened their game against Texas A&M-San Antonio with a high performance and a strategy that paid off. The team won 80-65 on Thursday night. This victory celebrated them 15th win in a rowThey solidified their position atop the Red River Athletic Conference with an unblemished 12-0 record, placing them at No. 25 in the NAIA rankings.
From the opening kickoff, the Golden Nuggets showed remarkable synergy on the court, taking a 38-28 lead into halftime and maintaining a double-digit lead in the second half. Kam Shelley led the way with 16 points, followed closely by Joy Campbell with 15 points. Zaria Harleaux and Lauren Banks each added 14 points.
XULA’s bench also provided valuable support. Jala Williams had six assists and Sierra Headquist had nine points and eight rebounds.
The loss for Texas A&M-San Antonio, a first-year varsity program, leaves the team sitting at a 12-5 overall record.
Looking ahead, KHULA They will stay in San Antonio for their next game against Our Lady of the Lake University on Saturday at 1 pm CST. The Nuggets are aiming to extend their historic streak. Remarkably, they are the only XULA basketball team, men’s or women’s, to start a season with 15 straight wins since 1941.
This article is sourced from Xavier University in Louisiana.
