Lady Buffs Set for Top 10 Showdown with Texas Woman's

#6 West Texas A&M hosts #3 Texas Woman's in key Lone Star Conference matchup

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:39am

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The #6 West Texas A&M Lady Buffs will host the #3 Texas Woman's Pioneers on Saturday afternoon in a battle of Lone Star Conference unbeatens. The Lady Buffs enter the game riding a 19-game winning streak, while the Pioneers have won 16 straight. This top-10 showdown will have major implications in the race for the LSC title.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in NCAA Division II women's basketball. Both West Texas A&M and Texas Woman's are undefeated in conference play and ranked in the top 10 nationally. The winner will take a big step towards claiming the Lone Star Conference regular season championship.

The details

West Texas A&M is led by senior guard Delaney Nix, the reigning LSC Preseason Player of the Year. The Lady Buffs are 19-1 overall and 11-0 in conference play. Texas Woman's is 17-1 overall and also 11-0 in the LSC. The Pioneers are led by senior guard Avery Kleinhans, who is averaging 17.1 points per game. Texas Woman's is 10-0 on the road this season, with their lone loss coming against Harding in early November.

  • The game will tip off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31 in Canyon, Texas.
  • West Texas A&M is currently riding a 19-game winning streak.

The players

Delaney Nix

Senior guard for West Texas A&M, named the Lone Star Conference Preseason Player of the Year after averaging 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game last season.

Avery Kleinhans

Senior guard for Texas Woman's, leading the Pioneers with 17.1 points per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line.

Beth Jillson

Head coach of the Texas Woman's Pioneers, in her 19th season leading the program with an overall record of 322-211.

Josh Prock

Head coach of the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs, in his fifth season with the program after previously serving as the head coach at Eastern New Mexico.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to play our best basketball against a very talented Texas Woman's team. This is the type of game that will prepare us for the postseason.”

— Josh Prock, Head Coach, West Texas A&M Lady Buffs

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game will take a big step towards claiming the Lone Star Conference regular season title. The two teams will meet again on February 28th in Denton, Texas to close out the regular season.

The takeaway

This top-10 matchup between West Texas A&M and Texas Woman's features two of the best women's basketball programs in NCAA Division II. The game will have major implications in the race for the Lone Star Conference championship and could serve as a preview of a potential regional tournament showdown.