OPENING TIP:  Dixie State women's basketball will kick off action in the Western Athletic Conference by going to Texas to take on Tarleton State (Dec. 30) and Abilene Christian (Jan. 1).

FAST BREAK
•  Dixie State is coming off a 95-58 loss to Southern Utah.   
•  The Trailblazers are 4-6 overall on the season.
•  DSU is on a two game losing streak.
•  The Blazers have returned just two starters from last year.
•  Dixie State was picked No. 12 in the WAC preseason polls.
•  Head Coach JD Gustin is in his sixth season at the helm of the Trailblazers.

BEANS AND THE TRIPLE DOUBLE: Junior, Breaunna Gillen recorded a triple double against Life Pacific with 14 points, 10 Rebounds and 11 Assists. She's the second Trailblazer in school history to record a triple double.

Previously during the 2009-10 season, Deanna Daniels recorded 10 points, 10 rebounds and 12 steals. The 12 steals is the current school record.

WARREN TWINS: Freshman Maddie and Macie Warren have made a statement in their collegiate debut year so far. Maddie has started in all 11 games so far this year. She is averaging 9.5 points per game. She has recorded 29 assists and 10 steals while averaging 3.1 boards per game. Macie has now started in six games and averages 7.3 points per game.

Combined the pair has scored 184 total points with a combined average of 16.7 points per game. Both are shooting for a combined .269 from the field.

HOME SWEET HOME: Since joining the NCAA ranks in 2006-07, Dixie State has played to a 117-61 (.657) overall record in the Burns Arena. Under Head Coach JD Gustin, DSU is 38-28 (.575) at home which includes the 4-3 record this season.
      
ON THE DUSTY TRAIL: Dixie State has a 72-103 (.411) record on the road since joining the NCAA in 2006-07. Under Head Coach JD Gustin, the Blazers are 19-36 (.345) on the road. The Trailblazers are currently 0-5 on the road this year.

SEASON OPENERS: The Trailblazers are 9-7 in all-time season openers. DSU is 7-2 when opening the season in St. George and 2-5 when opening the season on the road.  Head Coach JD Gustin is 4-2 in season openers including this year's 107-57 win over Life Pacific. Gustin is 3-1 in openers at home, 1-0 in openers on neutral ground and 0-1 in openers on the road.

RECORD BREAKING SEASON DEBUT: Dixie State  started the 2021-22 season off with a bang. After not playing a single game in nearly a year, the Trailblazers opened with a record breaking game in the 107-57 win over Life Pacific.
•  Tied the most points in a single game with 107
•  Broke the record for most made 3-point field goals in a game.
•  Broke the record for most attempted 3-point field goals in a game.
•  #4 in school history in largest victory margin with 50 points
•  Tied #3 in school history for assists in a game with 28.

TRAILBLAZERS IN THE WAC: Dixie State has several Trailblazers a top the WAC statistical standings. Here's the breakdown.
3FGM - No. 1 - Emily Isaacson - 31 made
               T4 - Maddie Warren - 22 made
SCORING - No. 2 - Breaunna Gillen - 187 Pts - 17.0 PPG
REBOUNDING - No. 2 - Emily Isaacson - 95 Rebounds - 8.8 RPG
ASSISTS - No. 2 - Breaunna Gillen - 5.4 APG

BLAZERS STAT BREAKDOWN:
FGM-FGA % : 274-678 (.404)
3FGM-3FGA % : 108-360 (.300)
FTM-FTA : 76-107 (.710)
Off Rebounds:81
Def: Rebounds: 355
Total Rebounds: 436
Average Rebounds: 39.6
Assists: 149
Turnovers: 166
Blocks: 29
Steals: 53
Total Points: 732
Point Average: 66.5

Tarleton State Quick Facts

•  The Texans come into the game with an 8-3 record.

• TSU is on a three game winning streak.

• Misty Wilson leads the Texans and is in her eighth season.

Texans vs. Blazers

•  This will be the first match up between Tarleton State and Dixie State.

•  Dixie has never played TSU on the road before.

•  The Blazers have never matched up with the Texans under Head Coach Gustin.

Abilene Chrisitian Quick Facts

•  The Wildcats come into the game with an 8-3 record.

• ACU is on a one game winning streak.

• Julie Goodenough leads the Wildcats and is in her 10th season.

Wildcats vs. Blazers

•  This will be the first match up between Abilene Christian and Dixie State.

•  Dixie has never played ACU on the road before.

•  The Blazers have never matched up with the Wildcats under Head Coach Gustin.
 

UP NEXT: Dixie State will have their first home WAC game against in-state rival Utah Valley January 8.