Brandi Gomez scored nine of her 14 points in the fourth quarter of a thriller at Greyhound Arena as the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (7-6; LSC 3-3) picked up a crucial Lone Star Conference win. The Hounds built a nine-point lead in the final quarter and hung on for a 58-56 win over Texas Woman’s University (5-6; LSC 2-3).
In the Series
ENMU improved to 30-22 against TWU with a 17-8 mark at home
The win was the Hounds’ third straight in the series, the longest win streak since a six-game run from 2003-2005
The Key Run
Late in the third quarter, TWU scored six straight points to seize a 35-32 lead with 3:22 left in the period
Shelby Jones hit a short jumper to ignite a 12-0 run, which saw Eastern take the lead for good, 37-35 on a trey from Mikaehla Connor with 1:43 left in the third
The Pioneers closed to within a single point twice in the final 1:30 of the game, but were unable to tie the game
In the Numbers
ENMU held a .369-.275 edge in shooting percentage
TWU shot a superlative .867 (26-30) from the free throw line
The Greyhound bench outscore the Pioneer reserves by a 31-3 margin
ENMU held a 28-17 lead in points off turnovers
The Hounds enjoyed a 34-20 lead in points scored in the paint
Connor paced Eastern with 15 points and two steals
In addition to scoring, Gomez finished with five rebounds and three steals
Kaylee Edgemon finished with nine points and five boards
Alivia Lewis contributed seven points
Shelby Jones had six points, seven caroms and two blocked shots
Dasia Johnson matched a season-high five assists
Whitney Apari paced the Pioneers with 19 points and 11 rebounds
Up Next
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team will open a two-game road trip at Cameron
Next Thursday’s tipoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
