The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (5-6) held a decisive 45-37 rebounding advantage against fourth-ranked Lubbock Christian (12-1), which included an 18-7 edge on the offensive glass. The Lady Chaps overcame that disadvantage to post a 64-55 win over Eastern on Saturday afternoon at Greyhound Arena. Mikaehla Connor led Eastern with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Key Run
Facing a 35-20 deficit with 1:20 left in the first half, Eastern’s Brandi Gomez hit a short jumper
Connor followed with five straight points as the Hounds exploded on an 18-66 run
Late in the third quarter, Kaylee Edgemon capped the run with back-to-back treys as the Hounds closed within 41-38 with 3:42 left in the third quarter
The Hounds would pull within three points just once more, 51-48, on a fastbreak trey from Gomez with 7:01 left in the game
Inside the Numbers
ENMU held a 20-5 edge in second-chance points
Alivia Lewis finished with seven points and five rebounds
Daeshi McCants grabbed 10 rebounds, blocked a shot and had a steal
Shelby Jones finished with eight boards, six points, a block and steal
Dasia Johnson dished out four assists
Tess Bruffey paced LCU with 19 points, nine caroms and two blocks
Up Next
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team will return to Greyhound Arena, next Tuesday
The Hounds will host Western New Mexico University at 5:30 p.m., in a contest sponsored by Ashley Furniture and Ace Hardware
The contest will also serve as Staff Appreciation Night
