Consecutive stifling defensive performances lift the Colonels to their third straight win and fifth in the last six games.

The Colonels defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 59-43 on Saturday then traveled south to face The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Monday, defeating the Vaqueros 58-50.

The Colonels held both teams to lackluster shooting performances, Corpus Christi shot 32.1% from the field, and UTRGV shot 26.2%.

Quick hands played a big part in both wins with the Colonels recording 13 against Corpus Christi and 10 against UTRGV. The team also came away with 12 blocks over the two victories.

Daelyn Craig stood out as a defensive leader on the Texas road trip recording four steals between both contests. Craig’s swiping ability looks to be a new addition to the Senior’s game, picking up seven in her last four games after heading into the stretch of games with only three on the year,

The focal point of the wins was stellar defensive performances, but Elli Garnett found a way to shine on offense, scoring in double figures on consecutive nights for the second time this season.

The Colonels return home on Thursday to face Houston Christian University.

The Colonels remain home on Saturday, hosting McNeese State University to close the week.