November 26, 2024
Fort Worth, TX - The Nelson University Lady Lions faced a challenging Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) road test on Tuesday evening against the Texas Wesleyan Rams at the Sid Richardson Center. Despite a determined effort, the Lady Lions fell 74-57 to their SAC rivals.Â
The contest opened with Texas Wesleyan taking control early, outscoring the Lady Lions 19-9 in the first quarter. Struggles from the field (4-of-20 shooting in the opening frame) left Nelson battling uphill from the start. However, the Lady Lions showed their resilience in the second quarter, improving their shooting to 33.3% and finding success behind the arc. Wendy Clemmons, who finished with a team-high 18 points, sparked the offense with timely three-point shooting.Â
The Rams, however, proved formidable in maintaining their lead, utilizing a balanced offensive attack led by Savanna Smith, who scored 16 points, and Imani Mitchell, who added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Texas Wesleyan's efficiency from beyond the arc (8-of-16, 50%) and dominance on the boards (38 total rebounds) kept the Lady Lions at bay.
Nelson's Paris Miller provided a notable spark with 13 points and 6 rebounds, while Kyla McMinn contributed 5 points and 3 rebounds. The Lady Lions showed signs of life in the third quarter, shooting 43.8% from the field and matching the Rams' scoring output. However, their efforts were not enough to close the gap, as the Rams capitalized on key turnovers and second-chance opportunities.
Despite the loss, the Lady Lions showcased their competitive spirit, particularly in the fourth quarter, with strong defensive plays and an improved shooting percentage of 35.7%.Â
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What's Next?
The Lady Lions look to bounce back as they return to Waxahachie, TX, to host Central Christian College (Kan.) on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 PM in the Sheaffer Center.Â
Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.
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