SILVER CITY, NM —Daeshi McCants poured in 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and had three steals along with two blocked shots in Tuesday evening’s Lone Star Conference game. The Greyhounds (13-9; LSC 9-6) saw their four-game win streak snapped at the hands of Western New Mexico University (1-22; LSC 1-14).
In the Series
The loss snapped Eastern’s five-game win streak in the series and the Greyhounds’ eight-game win streak against non-NCAA Division I schools from the state of New Mexico
ENMU is now 4-2 when playing at WNMU
About the Game
The contest was tied four times and featured seven lead changes
Eastern took its final lead, 57-56 on a layup from Mikaehla Connor with 4:42 left
The Mustangs took the lead for good just 20 seconds later
In the Numbers
The Hounds outrebounded WNMU 43-26
Eastern also held a 17-6 edge in second-chance points
Western New Mexico held a 16-4 lead in points off turnovers
The Mustangs also held a .875-.643 advantage at the free throw line
Dasia Johnson had 10 points and three assists
Alivia Lewis pulled down 11 rebounds
Ciara Fields paced WNMU with 16 points
Up Next
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team will visit Texas Woman’s University on Thursday
Tip off is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT
