Friday, March 02, 2018
FRISCO, TEXAS —Junior forward Shelby Jones poured in 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (16-12) in the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament. The performance marked her second double double against Tarleton State (19-10) this season. The TexAnns pulled away in the second half to hand Eastern an 83-61 defeat, Friday at Dr Pepper Arena.
The Key Runs
Midway through the opening quarter, the teams were tied at 10-all, with Jones scoring eight of ENMU’s first 10 points
At that point, the TexAnns exploded on a 12-3 run to seize a 22-13 advantage
After TSU pushed its lead to 14 points, Sarina Johnson hit a trey to ignite a 14-5 Greyhound surge
The Hounds pulled within five points, 36-31, on a Johnson free throw with 1:11 left in the first half
Tarleton State came back with an 18-8 run which stretched into the third quarter as they pulled away
In the Numbers
Jones notched her fourth double double of the season and second of the year against Tarleton State
She had a 10-point, 10 rebound game against the TexAnns in early December
Sarina Johnson added 12 points for ENMU
Mikaehla Connor had nine points and four caroms
Kaylee Edgemon chipped in eight points
The Hounds held a 17-8 edge on the offensive boards
Tarleton State held a 19-8 lead in points off turnovers
Mackenzie Hailey paced Tarleton State with 18 points, nine rebounds and three steals
