Waxahachie, TX – The SAGU Women's Basketball team took an 85-59 loss against Oklahoma City University on Saturday afternoon. The Stars entered the game with a three-game win streak and sat at 7-1 on the year. The Lady Lions now fall to 4-5 on the year and 1-4 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
The Lady Lions couldn't find a rhythm as they shot 26% from the field and 32% from three, and OCU would outscore SAGU in each of the four quarters. The Stars saw a dominant performance in the paint totaling 44 points scored down low compared to the Lady Lions 18 points in the paint. SAGU was able to capitalize on OCU's 16 turnovers as the totaled six steals on the night and scored 17 points off turnovers.
Rylee Lavender led the Lady Lions with 23 points as she went 6-9 from three.
Jazra Williams led SAGU with 11 rebounds. Williams also added 10 points going 3-6 from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line.
Mary Jo Parker and Jaycie Bricso also added 5 rebounds each, and
Kyla McMinn added 5 points going 3-4 from the free throw line.
After this 85-59 loss to Oklahoma City, the Lady Lions sit at 4-5 overall and 1-4 in SAC play. Up next, they will face Texas A&M Commerce in an exhibition. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM in Commerce, Texas.
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