Houston, TX – The SAGU Women's basketball team lost to Division I Houston Baptist University 64-54 in Sharp Gym Saturday afternoon. Because this was an exhibition for the Lady Lions, the loss does not affect their overall record.
The Huskies (4-6, 0-0 SLC) and the Lions (4-6, 1-4 SAC) opened the game trading baskets as SAGU jumped out to a 6-4 lead. HBU stepped on the gas from there, going on a 16-2 run over the next four minutes to take a 20-8 lead. SAGU would trail 24-13 heading into the second quarter.
The Lady Lions began a great defensive stand in the second quarter holding the Huskies to just 2-11 from the field, but turnovers and fouls would ultimately cost the Lady Lions as the Huskies led 40-24 at halftime.
SAGU continued to play great defense in the second half, holding the Huskies to 25.8 percent shooting from the floor. The Lady Lions made a late push in the fourth quarter, going on an 11-2 run over the last four minutes of the game, but the Husky lead was too much to overcome. The Huskies walked away winners, 64-54.
The Lady Lions were led in scoring by
Autumn Moore who knocked down 6 of her 10 shots from the floor and totaled 12 points on the afternoon.
Jazra Williams added 8 points while pulling in 11 rebounds, and
Jaycie Briscoe added 5 points while dishing out 8 assists.
SAGU will continue out of conference play as they face Texas College on Tuesday at home in the Sheaffer Center. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.
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