WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — After navigating one of the more challenging non-conference slates in recent years, the Carolina University Women's Basketball team returns home on Wednesday, December 10, looking to reset the tone as Continental Athletic Conference play begins. Head Coach Hannah Latiolais and the Lady Bruins (1–8) will host the Morris College Hornets (3–2) inside the Williams Gymnasium, with tipoff scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Carolina enters the matchup battle-tested, having faced multiple strong NAIA opponents through the opening month of the season. The Lady Bruins have shown stretches of growth and competitiveness—highlighted by their 76–73 road win over Paine College—and are aiming to translate those moments into a complete performance to open league play. Carolina is averaging 60.2 points per game while pulling down nearly 40 rebounds per contest, with guard play continuing to drive the offensive rhythm.
Morris College arrives with positive momentum under a new head coach, opening their year at 3–2. The Hornets feature one of the CAC's most efficient early-season scorers in Alaya Grane, who is averaging 19.8 points per game while shooting an impressive 56.3% from the field. Teammate Zoey McMikers has also been effective on both ends, posting 10.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game through four contests. As a team, Morris has demonstrated efficient interior scoring and steady free-throw shooting, key components that have contributed to their early success.
For Carolina, the start of conference action presents both a reset and an opportunity. Coach Latiolais continues to emphasize defensive consistency, rebounding discipline, and maintaining composure in high-tempo stretches—areas that have shown promising flashes throughout the non-conference schedule. With the Lady Bruins returning home for the first time since November 11, Wednesday provides a valuable chance to establish momentum in front of the Carolina faithful.
The matchup marks the first of the Lady Bruins' CAC slate, with conference positioning on the line as both teams aim to build a foundation for the stretch ahead.
