FORT SMITH, Arkansas (January 28, 2017) - The Texas A&M International University Women's Basketball team traveled to Fort Smith, Arkansas for a matchup with UAFS on Saturday afternoon. The Dustdevils were dealt a 57-80 loss, moving to 2-18 overall (2-8 Heartland Conference).
First Half:
A tight first quarter saw the Dustdevils trail 10-15 through 10 minutes of action. UAFS would push their lead in the second quarter, holding the Dustdevils to 12 points, putting up 25. Through 20 minutes of play, TAMIU trailed 22-40.
Second Half:
An early lead proved too much for the Dustdevils, despite a close final 20 minutes. TAMIU and UAFS combined for 32 third quarter points, with the Lions holding a 17-15 advantage. Through 30 minutes of action, TAMIU trailed 37-57. The fourth quarter featured another high-scoring 10 minute stretch. TAMIU put up 20 points to a UAFS 23 before the final buzzer sounded. After 40 minutes of play, the Dustdevils would fall 57-80.
Joanna Perez scored 18 points, adding three rebounds.
Jessica Alvarez was the only other Dustdevil to score in double figures, putting up 14.
Hannah Beede and
Rosebrooke Hunt held down the boards for TAMIU, picking up nine and seven rebounds respectively.
Coaches Corner:
Head Coach
Jeff Caha commented after the game, "All year I've told the girls, if you go play really hard for 40 minutes and lose then lose, you got beat by a more talented team. That was the case today. Our effort was great. We crashed the glass hard, we got deflections, forced turnovers, and made plays offensively. Had we not shot so poorly, maybe we would have kept it closer. I am really proud of the girls and hopefully we play the last six games that hard."
Up Next:
The Dustdevils play their next game on February 2. TAMIU travels to Lubbock, Texas to take on Lubbock Christian. Tip-off is set for 6pm CST.
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