LAKE CHARLES—McNeese women's basketball will begin a four game homestand that will run through next year when they host Southern-New Orleans Monday night. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. at the H&HP Complex. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free with a toy donation to the Toys for Tots Toy Drive for which McNeese Athletics is involved.
 
The game will be streamed live and can be heard on the McNeese Radio Network (1290/1470 AM) and on CajunRadio.com. All links can be found on mcneesesports.com.
 
"We are finally going to be back at home and will look to pick up a few wins during this stretch," said head coach Kacie Cryer.
 
The Cowgirls (0-8) are looking to pick up its first win of the season following an 86-36 road loss at LSU last Tuesday. It will only be the third home game this season for the Cowgirls after being on the road for six of its first eight games.
 
"The results haven't been what we had hoped, but we have gotten better after playing these high-quality opponents. The girls have stayed positive and they know we are getting better," Cryer said.
 
McNeese is averaging 52.4 ppg. and 43.3 rebounds while shooting 30.7 percent from the field and 60.6 from the free throw line.
 
Monday's game is one of two this week for the Cowgirls as they will host Louisiana College on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. before breaking for Christmas.
 
Redshirt freshman Callie Maddox continues to lead McNeese in scoring (12.5 ppg.) and true freshman Divine Tanks is the Cowgirls rebound leader with 9.4 per contest.
 
SUNO (4-9) is a member of the NAIA Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. The Lady Knights are averaging 59.4 ppg. and 43.2 rpg. Freshman Kira Mercado leads the team in scoring (10.2) and rebounds (8.2).