OPENING TIP:  Dixie State women's basketball will hit the road to take on WAC opponents Lamar (Jan. 20) and UTRGV (Jan. 22) .

FAST BREAK
•  Dixie State is coming off a 1-2 weekend, picking up a 75-69 win over Seattle U and losses to both Utah Valley and California Baptist.
•  The Trailblazers are 6-10 overall on the season and have a 2-3 record in the WAC.
•  DSU is on a one 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.

DAVISON DEBUT: Shanaijah Davison made her debut at Dixie State and immediately made an impact. Davison dropped 56 points in three games average. 18.7 points per game. She also pulled down 14 boards, recorded 12 assists and eight steals. She ended the weekend shooting 37 percent from the field and 73 percent from the free throw line.

FIRST WIN OVER DIVISION I OPPONENT: Dixie State picked up it's first win over a Division I program against Tarleton State on Dec. 30. Emily Isaacson led DSU with a career high of 25 points popping off of 15 points in the fourth quarter. The Trailblazers had battled as they switched lead changes three different times and the scored tied five times.

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.

HOME SWEET HOME: Since joining the NCAA ranks in 2006-07, Dixie State has played to a 118-63 (.655) overall record in the Burns Arena. Under Head Coach JD Gustin, DSU is 39-30 (.565) at home which includes the 5-5 record this season.
      
ON THE DUSTY TRAIL: Dixie State has a 73-104 (.411) record on the road since joining the NCAA in 2006-07. Under Head Coach JD Gustin, the Blazers are 20-37 (.345) on the road. The Trailblazers are currently 1-5 on the road this year.

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 - 45 made
SCORING - No. 3 - Breaunna Gillen - 208 Pts - 16.0 PPG
REBOUNDING - No. 2- Emily Isaacson - 138 Rebounds - 8.6 RPG
ASSISTS - No. 2 - Breaunna Gillen - 5.4 APG
3FG% - No. 2 - Maggie McCord - .460

Lamar Quick Facts

•  The Lancers come into the game with a 7-7 overall record and are 2-3 in WAC play.

• LU is on a one game losing streak.

• Aqua Franklin leads Lamar and is in her third season.

Cardinals vs. Blazers

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

•  Dixie has never played LU on the road before.

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

UTRGV Quick Facts

•  The Viscaros come into the game with a 6-9 overall record and a 2-1 WAC record.

• UTRGV is on a one game winning streak.

• Lane Lord leads the Wildcats and is in his fourth season.

Viscarros vs. Blazers

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

•  Dixie has never played UTRGV on the road before.

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

UP NEXT: Dixie State will  return home for three consecutive games to host Chicago State (Jan. 29), Sam Houston (Feb. 3) and Stephen F. Austin (Feb. 5).