Langston, OK – The SAGU Women's Basketball team couldn't overcome Langston University as they fell 92-78 on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Lions got down early in the first quarter as they trailed by as much as 11, but they battled back in the second quarter to regain the lead after going on a 7-0 run to start the quarter. Both teams exchanged buckets, and Langston would take a 40-39 lead into halftime.
Both teams continued to battle in the third quarter staying within five points of each other, but a big fourth quarter would give Langston the edge over SAGU. Turnovers would plague the Lady Lions throughout the game as they totaled 25 turnovers, and Langston would score 42 points off SAGU's turnovers. Langston would go on to have a 30-point fourth quarter, securing the 92-78 victory over SAGU. The Lady Lions now sit at 5-10 on the year and 2-7 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
Four SAGU players saw double-digits in the afternoon battle.
Kyla McMinn led the way with 16 points as she went 4-9 from the field and a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. She also led SAGU with 8 rebounds.
Autumn Moore filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and a team high 5 assists.
Rylee Lavender and
Mary Jo Parker also added 12 points each.
SAGU will return home on Thursday, January 13, for a five-game home stretch. They will face Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the Sheaffer Center at 6:00 PM.
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.
