LAREDO, Texas (February 18, 2017) - The Texas A&M International University Women's Basketball team played its final home game of the 2016-17 season on Saturday. TAMIU was dealt a 46-86 loss, falling to 2-22 overall (2-12 Heartland Conference). 

The Dustdevils fell behind early in Saturday's game as STMU jumped out to an early 5-0 advantage, outscoring the Dustdevils 19-10 in the first quarter. 

St. Mary's would extend their lead to 27 after 20 minutes of action, outscoring the Dustdevils 20-2 in the second quarter. 

TAMIU would be outscored by 18 in the third before putting up a game high 21 points in the final quarter, outscoring the Rattlers 21-16. 

Hannah Beede put up a team high 12 points while Joanna Perez and Rosebrooke Hunt scored 11 each. 

Coaches Corner:
Head Coach Jeff Caha commented after the game, "I am disappointed with our effort overall. Once we got down 10 I thought we didn't fight too hard to stop the bleeding. We have an opportunity to go win two this week and clinch the seventh seed so I hope we are prepared and ready to go."

Up Next:
The Dustdevils travel to Goodwell, Oklahoma for their next matchup. TAMIU will take on Oklahoma Panhandle State on February 23. Tip-off is set for 5:30pm. 

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