WINFIELD, Kan. — The Southwestern College women's basketball team will look to continue its undefeated start to the 2026-27 season Wednesday, Nov. 4, when the Moundbuilders host Hesston College in a nonconference matchup at Stewart Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Southwestern enters the contest with a 2-0 record following victories over Manhattan Christian College and Cottey College. The Moundbuilders opened the season with a convincing 71-35 victory over Manhattan Christian before defeating Cottey 66-56.

Through two games, Southwestern is averaging 68.5 points per contest while holding opponents to 45.5 points. The Moundbuilders have shot 41.2% from the field and averaged nine made 3-pointers per game.

Ashton Burgener leads Southwestern offensively, averaging 13 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Toni Hodges-Tipton has also provided a strong presence, averaging 11 points and eight rebounds while shooting 50% from the field.

Perla Hernandez has contributed nine points, eight rebounds and five assists per contest. Breanna Goad and Jayden Wells are also averaging nine points per game, with Goad shooting 40% from beyond the arc.

Rebounding has been a significant strength for Southwestern, which averages 50 rebounds per game and holds a plus-16 rebounding margin against opponents.

Hesston enters Wednesday's matchup with a 2-2 overall record, averaging 59.3 points per game while allowing 61.8. The Larks are shooting 30.9% from the field and 31.4% from 3-point range.

Destiny Jackson leads Hesston offensively with 12 points per game, followed by Mia Curtis and Keira Pineda, who each average 9.3 points. Pineda also leads the team with 12 assists and 11 steals through four contests.

Hesston averages 43.5 rebounds per game, led by Anna McIntire's 6.5 rebounds per contest.

Wednesday's matchup presents Southwestern with an opportunity to improve to 3-0 while continuing its early-season success inside Stewart Fieldhouse.