Waxahachie, TX – The SAGU Women's Basketball team fell 75-70 to Texas College in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday night in the Sheaffer Center.
Both teams battled in the first half as SAGU went into halftime down 31-30, but it was the Steers who pulled away with a big third quarter shooting 47% from the field. The Lady Lions would battle back in the fourth to pull within three, but Texas College would hold on to take the 75-70 victory. The Lady Lions now sit at 4-6 on the year.
SAGU got off to hot start from three in the first quarter shooting 50% from deep, but they would end the night shooting just 28% from three and 39% from the field. The Lady Lions were able to knock down their free throws from the charity stripe, shooting 91% on the night. They went 8-8 in the fourth quarter helping pace their comeback.
The Lady Lions saw four players with double digits on the night.
Jaycie Brisco led the way as she put up a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 44% from three. Brisco also led the team with 3 assists.
Autumn Moore followed with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Moore went 6-6 from the free throw line as well.
Chanie Chambers added 11 points and 4 rebounds while
Kyla McMinn added 10 points going 4-4 from the free throw line and shooting 75% from the field.
SAGU will now face Friends University in a non-conference matchup on Friday, December 17, at 5:00 PM in the Sheaffer Center.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
