University of South Alabama Athletics

El helped South Alabama capture a 61-51 victory over Louisiana-Monroe Wednesday in its only game of the week, which included a rally from a 13-point first-half deficit. El recorded a game-high 16 points in the victory and tied a career-high with nine rebounds – all on the defensive glass.  She was 4-of-10 from the field with two three-pointers and was also 6-for-8 at the charity stripe. Playing without leading scorer Mary Nixon – who left late in the first half with an injury – El stepped up in the second half, posting 11 of her 16 points and hitting three of her six field-goal attempts – including both of her three-point attempts – and three of her four shots at the foul line.