UTPB preparing for No. 1 TWU ahead of the LSC tournament
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The UTPB Falcons women's basketball team left for Frisco on Tuesday as they prepare for No. 1 Texas Woman's University. The Falcons received the final spot in the Lone Star Conference tournament at No. 8.
UTPB held a send-off for the Falcons as they head to their second conference tournament, and their second in two years.
The No. 8 Falcons face the No.1 Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas in the quarterfinal round of the LSC tournament. The winner will then play on Saturday.
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