Box Score AUSTIN, Texas (January 7, 2017) - The Texas A&M International University Women's Basketball team took on St. Edward's University in Austin on Saturday. The Dustdevils were dealt a 55-76 loss, moving to 1-14 overall (1-4 Heartland Conference).
First Half:
TAMIU jumped ahead in early in Saturday's game. The Dustdevils used their best first quarter thus far in the 2016-17 to take a 24-18 lead. TAMIU would manage just five points in the second quarter, allowing St. Edward's to take a 40-29 lead into the half.
Second Half:
The third quarter saw a tight battle between the Hilltoppers and Dustdevils as the teams combined for 24 points. SEU took the advantage 13-9 in the third, stretching their lead to 15 after 30 minutes of action. TAMIU found their scoring touch again in the final 10 minutes, putting up 17 points. The Hilltoppers 23 would stretch the lead to 21 at the final buzzer.
Hannah Beede picked up 21 points on the day, adding nine rebounds.
Joanna Perez picked up 14 points and dished out seven assists.
Rosebrooke Hunt finished the afternoon with eight points and eight rebounds.
Coaches Corner:
Head Coach
Jeff Caha commented after the game, "Once again we showed flashes of a good basketball team. We play solid defense, work the ball on offense, take and make good shots. The first quarters of the last four games have been incredibly solid. Then we hit spurts in the second quarter and we give up. Everyone wants to give the excuse "We have six, we are tired," but I refuse. It has been this way all year and by this point you as a player should know you are getting heavy minutes. Eventually you have to look at yourself and push through or realize you aren't cut out for this."
Up Next:
The Dustdevils are off for nearly a full week before their next contest. TAMIU will travel to San Antonio, Texas to take on St. Mary's University on Saturday, January 14. Tip-off is set for 1pm CST.
Stay tuned:
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