Senior guard Hailey Giaratano and sophomore Jalencia Pierre from Southeastern Louisiana University received Southland All-Conference awards, with Giaratano earning First Team All-Conference for leading the Lady Lions in scoring during conference play, while Pierre was named Defensive Player of the Year and part of the All-Defensive team for the 2023-24 season.

By the Numbers
  • Giaratano averaged 12.4 points per game this season.
  • Giaratano led the conference in minutes played (35.5) and had 3.0 assists per game.
  • Pierre collected 32 steals in conference play and averaged 8.5 points per game.
  • The Lady Lions will play the quarterfinals of the SLC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
  • The tournament will be hosted at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
State of Play
  • The Lady Lions are set to play the winner of the New Orleans Privateers and the Nicholls Colonels.
  • The 2024 Jersey Mike's SLC Tournament will be hosted at the Legacy Center in Lake Charles, La.
  • Tuesday's game will be televised on ESPN+ and can be heard online at www.LionSports/ListenLive.net.
Bottom Line

Hailey Giaratano and Jalencia Pierre's outstanding performances have earned them prestigious Southland All-Conference awards, showcasing their talent and contribution to Southeastern Louisiana University's basketball success.