ULM opened its season with a 57-46 road loss to Ohio in the MAC-SBC Challenge. The Warhawks’ defense forced turnovers and generated steals, but 28 turnovers, poor shooting and a late scoring drought kept them from mounting a comeback.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Ohio 57, ULM 46.
  • ULM committed 28 turnovers and shot 27% from the field.
  • Kylee Hunt, Nevaeh Scott and Kayla Lindsey scored 9 points apiece.
  • ULM recorded 10 steals; Hunt led the team with 4.
Yes, But

ULM’s defense created chances, including 10 steals, and the team cut Ohio’s lead to 8 in the fourth quarter. But the Warhawks went scoreless from the field for the final 5:14, ending their comeback bid.

What’s Next

ULM hosts Centenary Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in its home opener at b1Bank Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Bottom Line

For ULM, the season opener showed that defensive pressure can keep a game within reach—but protecting the ball and converting chances will be essential to turning that effort into wins.