2023–24 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's basketball team
NCAA Division I women's basketball season
The 2023–24 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's basketball team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce in the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season . The Lions, led by first-year head coach Valerie King , played their home games at Texas A&M–Commerce Field House in Commerce, Texas , as members of the Southland Conference (SLC). They compiled a 15–16 overall record and an 8–10 record in conference play. Their season ended with a semifinal loss to Lamar in the SLC tournament .
This season marked Texas A&M–Commerce's second year of a four-year transition period from Division II to Division I . As a result, the Lions were not eligible for NCAA postseason play until the 2026–27 season.[ 1] [ 2]
Home games were broadcast on ESPN+ .
Preseason polls
Southland Conference poll
The Southland Conference released its preseason poll on October 10, 2023. Receiving 58 overall votes, the Lions were picked to finish eighth in the conference.[ 3]
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Southeastern Louisiana
159 (15)
2
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
140 (3)
3
Lamar
132 (2)
4
Incarnate Word
97
T5
Houston Christian
74
T5
McNeese
74
7
Northwestern State
65
8
Texas A&M–Commerce
58
9
New Orleans
56
10
Nicholls
39
Preseason All-Conference
No Texas A&M–Commerce players were selected to the Preseason All-Conference teams.[ 3]
Roster
2023–24 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions women's basketball team
Players
Coaches
Pos.
#
Name
Height
Year
Hometown
G
0
Cova Horvath
5 ft 7 in (1.7 m)
So
Oberwart, Austria
G
1
Dorian Norris
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Jr
Lake Dallas, TX
G
2
Jordyn Newsome
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Jr
Irving, TX
G
3
Mia Deck
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sr
Frisco, TX
G/F
4
Jamy De Kock
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Jr
Woudrichem, Netherlands
G
10
Ahmya Boyce
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Jr
Newport News, VA
G
11
DaLonna Choice
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
So
Mesquite, TX
G
12
Mary Delgado
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Sr
Miami, FL
G
14
Lucia Hervia
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Fr
Almería, Spain
G/F
20
Olivia Russell
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Sr
Auburn Hills, MI
F
21
Jasmine Payne
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Jr
Montgomery, AL
G
24
Jada Hood
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Sr
Roseville, MN
F
30
Jordyn Beaty
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Jr
Woodville, TX
F
32
Harper Biley
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Fr
Cypress, TX
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
(W) Walk-on
Roster Last update: February 20, 2024
Schedule and results
Date time, TV
Rank#
Opponent#
Result
Record
High points
High rebounds
High assists
Site (attendance) city, state
Non-conference regular season
November 6, 2023 *5:00 p.m., ESPN+
LeTourneau
W 96–41
1–0
24 – J. Newsome
6 – J. De Kock
5 – M. Deck
The Field House (458)Commerce, TX
November 10, 2023 *5:00 p.m., ESPN+
UNT Dallas
W 80–56
2–0
21 – M. Delgado
9 – D. Norris
4 – J. Newsome
The Field House (257)Commerce, TX
November 15, 2023 *8:00 p.m.
at New Mexico
L 74–75
2–1
19 – M. Delgado
7 – J. Payne
4 – J. De Kock
The Pit (4,718)Albuquerque, NM
November 17, 2023 *6:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Texas Tech
L 45–91
2–2
16 – A. Boyce
5 – D. Norris
1 – A. Boyce
United Supermarkets Arena (4,802)Lubbock, TX
November 20, 2023 *1:00 p.m., ESPN+
Utah Tech
W 84–75
3–2
19 – M. Delgado
13 – M. Deck
4 – M. Delgado
The Field House (219)Commerce, TX
November 29, 2023 *9:00 p.m.
at Washington State
L 50–111
3–3
17 – Deck
5 – Deck
1 – Horvath
Beasley Coliseum (805)Pullman, WA
December 1, 2023 *8:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Idaho
W 72–71
4–3
18 – M. Deck
13 – M. Deck
4 – M. Deck
Idaho Central Credit Union Arena (1,049)Moscow, ID
December 5, 2023 *6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Southern Utah
W 73–67
5–3
17 – A. Boyce
10 – M. Delgado
3 – M. Delgado
The Field House (345)Commerce, TX
December 8, 2023 *7:00 p.m., ESPN+
Houston
L 53–86
5–4
14 – M. Delgado
10 – M. Delgado
4 – M. Delgado
The Field House (1,189)Commerce, TX
December 18, 2023 *1:30 p.m., ESPN+
Champion Christian
Cancelled
The Field House Commerce, TX
December 31, 2023 *2:00 p.m., SECN+
at Texas A&M
L 63–87
5–5
14 – M. Deck
6 – J. Newsome
3 – M. Deck
Reed Arena (4,039)College Station, TX
Southland Conference regular season
January 4, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
at New Orleans
L 78–88
5–6 (0–1)
23 – M. Deck
10 – M. Deck
10 – M. Delgado
Lakefront Arena (521)New Orleans, LA
January 6, 2024 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
McNeese
W 87–78
6–6 (1–1)
23 – M. Deck
14 – O. Russell
6 – M. Delgado
The Field House (572)Commerce, TX
January 11, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Incarnate Word
L 62–70
6–7 (1–2)
20 – M. Deck
9 – M. Delgado
3 – tied (2)
The Field House (238)Commerce, TX
January 13, 2024 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Houston Christian
W 63–53
7–7 (2–2)
14 – A. Boyce
9 – J. Beatty
4 – tied (2)
The Field House (241)Commerce, TX
January 18, 2024 6:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Lamar
W 73–70
8–7 (3–2)
27 – A. Boyce
9 – J. Beaty
4 – A. Boyce
Neches Arena (824)Beaumont, TX
January 20, 2024 1:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Southeastern Louisiana
L 49–65
8–8 (3–3)
14 – D. Norris
9 – D. Norris
3 – M. Deck
Pride Roofing University Center (721)Hammond, LA
January 25, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
L 58–69
8–9 (3–4)
13 – J. Newsome
12 – J. Beaty
4 – C. Horvath
The Field House (382)Commerce, TX
January 27, 2024 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
Nicholls
W 71–67
9–9 (4–4)
20 – M. Deck
10 – O. Russell
4 – J. Newsome
The Field House (412)Commerce, TX
February 1, 2024 7:00 p.m., ESPN+
at McNeese
W 94–70
10–9 (5–4)
22 – M. Deck
11 – J. Payne
6 – A. Boyce
The Legacy Center (1,687)Lake Charles, LA
February 3, 2024 1:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Northwestern State
L 66–69
10–10 (5–5)
27 – J. Newsome
11 – J. Beaty
3 – C. Horvath
Prather Coliseum (937)Natchitoches, LA
February 8, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Southeastern Louisiana
L 61–72
10–11 (5–6)
17 – M. Deck
12 – J. Beaty
3 – J. Beaty
The Field House (313)Commerce, TX
February 10, 2024 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
New Orleans
W 67–63 OT
11–11 (6–6)
26 – A. Boyce
16 – O. Russell
3 – A. Boyce
The Field House Commerce, TX
February 15, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
at Incarnate Word
L 61–72
11–12 (6–7)
21 – M. Delgado
7 – J. Beaty
3 – M. Delgado
McDermott Center (104)San Antonio, TX
February 17, 2024 1:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
L 69–86
11–13 (6–8)
24 – J. Newsome
8 – J. Payne
4 – J. Newson
American Bank Center (835)Corpus Christi, TX
February 24, 2024 1:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Nicholls
L 77–89
11–14 (6–9)
14 – J. Hood
11 – J. Beaty
7 – A. Boyce
Stopher Gymnasium (433)Thibodaux, LA
February 29, 2024 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Lamar
L 58–70
11–15 (6–10)
18 – J. Newsome
4 – J. Newsome
4 – A. Boyce
The Field House (472)Commerce, TX
March 2, 2024 1:00 p.m., ESPN+
at Houston Christian
W 78–63
12–15 (7–10)
27 – M. Deck
13 – M. Deck
7 – A. Boyce
Sharp Gymnasium (259)Houston, TX
March 6, 2024 5:00 p.m., ESPN+
Northwestern State
W 69–58
13–15 (8–10)
22 – J. Hood
14 – J. Beaty
4 – M. Deck
The Field House (489)Commerce, TX
2024 Jersey Mike's Subs Southland Conference tournament
March 11, 2024 11:00 a.m., ESPN+
(5)
vs. (8) Northwestern State First round
W 65–57
14–15
20 – M. Deck
12 – J. Beaty
3 – M. Deck
The Legacy Center Lake Charles, LA
March 12, 2024 11:00 a.m., ESPN+
(5)
vs. (4) Incarnate Word Second round
W 66–57
15–15
22 – M. Deck
11 – J. Beaty
2 – M. Deck
The Legacy Center Lake Charles, LA
March 13, 2024 11:00 a.m., ESPN+
(5)
vs. (1) Lamar Semifinals
L 58–83
15–16
18 – J. Newsome
4 – M. Deck
4 – A. Boyce
The Legacy Center Lake Charles, LA
*Non-conference game.
# Rankings from
AP poll . (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
All times are in
Central .
Source:[ 4] [ 5]
Conference awards and honors
Weekly awards
Weekly honors
Honors
Player
Position
Date awarded
Ref.
SLC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Mia Deck
G
December 4, 2023
[ 6]
SLC Women's Basketball Player of the Week
Mary Delgado
G
December 11, 2023
[ 7]
See also
References
^ Hogue, Cory (September 25, 2021). "Report: Texas A&M-Commerce to join the Southland Conference" . Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved October 25, 2023 .
^ "Texas A&M-Commerce taking leap to Southland Conference, NCAA Division I" . Hearst Newspapers. September 28, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2023 .
^ a b "Southeastern Chosen as Preseason Women's Basketball Favorite; Preseason All-Conference Announced" . Southland Conference. October 10, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023 .
^ "2023-24 Women's Basketball Schedule" . Texas A&M University Commerce Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ "Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Schedule 2023-24" . ESPN. Retrieved July 8, 2024 .
^ Squires, Callum (December 4, 2023). "Texas A&M-Commerce's Mia Deck wins SLC Women's Basketball Player of the Week award" . Retrieved December 5, 2023 .
^ Squires, Callum (December 11, 2023). "Mary Delgado of Texas A&M-Commerce snags SLC Women's Basketball Player of the Week accolade" . Retrieved December 12, 2023 .