Goodwell, OK – The SAGU Women's Basketball team took an 80-72 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State University on Saturday in Anchor D. Arena. The Lady Lions were able to put 10 second chance points, and they outscored OPSU 32-22 in the paint.
A big third quarter would lift the Lady Lions over the Aggies as they shot 47% from the field, 50% from three, and 80% from the free throw line outscoring OPSU 24-18. Overall, SAGU shot 40% from the field (27-67), 20% from three (3-15), and 82% from the free throw line (23-28). The defense for SAGU stepped up as they held OPSU to shooting just 36% from the field (24-65), 27% from three (10-36), and they caused 17 turnovers.
Autumn Moore once again led the Lady Lions scoring 25 points on 6-of-16 from the field and 13-of-16 from the foul line. Moore pulled in a team high 8 rebounds as well.
Jazra Williams followed with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while
Chanie Chambers finished the afternoon with 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. Finally,
Jaycie Brisco added 9 points, 6 rebounds, and a team high 3 assists.
SAGU finished the regular season 10-18 overall and 7-15 in Sooner Athletic Conference play. The Lady Lions will now head into the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament as the No. 9 seed, and they will face Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, February 22, in the first round of the SAC tournament.
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