WINFIELD, Kan. — Southwestern College returns to Stewart Field House on Saturday afternoon as the Lady Builders continue Conference play against Sterling College.
Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. as Southwestern looks to build momentum during the second half of the conference season.
The Lady Builders enter the contest with a 4-13 overall record and an 0-11 mark in conference play following an 87-66 loss to Friends on Wednesday. Southwestern is averaging 61.2 points per game this season while allowing 77.7, with rebounding and turnovers continuing to be key areas of emphasis.
Senior guard Macey Pond leads Southwestern offensively, averaging 15.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game while logging heavy minutes in the rotation. Freshman guard Breanna Goad adds 11.2 points per contest and leads the team in three-point makes, while Junior guard Kennedy Ford contributes 10.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Junior guard Martha De La Rosa has also been a consistent presence for the Lady Builders, averaging 9.8 points per game, while Senior center Allyson Frank anchors the interior with 4.6 rebounds per outing. Southwestern averages 8.0 made three-pointers per game and has relied on perimeter shooting to stay competitive in conference play.
Sterling enters Saturday's matchup at 12-5 overall and 8-3 in conference play. The Warriors average 75.5 points per game and shoot better than 41 percent from the field, ranking among the conference leaders in offensive efficiency.
Kali Briar leads Sterling at 19.1 points per game, with McKenna Vogl close behind at 16.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest. Bailey Young provides a strong presence on the glass, averaging 9.6 rebounds per game as Sterling holds a consistent rebounding advantage over opponents.
The series history has favored Sterling, which has won 16 consecutive meetings against Southwestern. The Warriors claimed an 88-62 victory in the most recent matchup on Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling. Southwestern's last win in the series came during the 2016 season.
Despite the recent results, the Lady Builders will look to capitalize on home court as they continue conference play against one of the league's top teams.
