The University of Dallas women's basketball team played their first game of the season under new head coach Jina Johansen. The ladies played a good game, trailing only by five points at the half, but in the end lost, 59-73.

Leading the Lady Crusaders in both points and rebounds was senior forward Cara Sczepanski (Highland Village, Texas/Marcus H.S.), with 26 points total and 13 rebounds; she shot .500 FG% from within and outside of the arc. Senior forward/center Joirdan Cole (Plano, Texas/Bishop Lynch H.S.) had ten points, one rebound, two assists and four steals; while senior guard Bethany Roessler (Phoenix, Ariz./Xavier College Prep) was second in rebounds, with nine, and added four points, two assists, two steals, and two blocks. Junior guard Kelly Regan (Plano, Texas/John Paul II H.S.) finished the night with six points and a steal.

The lowerclassmen were not be outdone by the upperclassmen, however, with freshman Kristy Mooring (Antonito, Colo./Casa Grade H.S.) contributing 14 points, including two 3-pointers, in addition to two rebounds, and two assists. Sophomore guard Kylie Yoshimura (Temple City, Cali./Mark Keppel H.S.) had nine points, two assists, and a steal.

The Lady Crusaders will next be in action when they host the Tip Off Tourney on Nov. 19th and 20th. Dallas will face Sul Ross State University at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.