WAXAHACHIE, TX: The Texas Wesleyan University women's basketball team (1-2) dropped a 67-57 contest to (RV) LSU-Shreveport (6-0) at the SAGU Classic on Saturday.
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TXWES shot 41 percent from the field, compared to 39 percent posted by the Pilots. The Lady Rams also outperformed the undefeated Pilots 30-23 in the paint, but TXWES had an uncharacteristic day shooting the three. LSU-S out shot Texas Wesleyan from behind the arc, 33 percent to 25 percent.
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The Pilots maintained a healthy lead for most of the game, leading by as many as 21 in the third quarter, but the Lady Rams posted a late charge midway through the fourth. TXWES rattled off a 15-5 run capped on a
Tomi Sanchez jumper in the paint to cut the lead to 62-55. LSU-S held off the charge to seal the win.
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For the Pilots, the 6-0 start is their best in program history.
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Karah Sicurella led the Lady Rams with 15 points and three assists. Sanchez went 5-8 from the field for 12 points.
Nicole Gleason also finished with 12 points.
Evie Whorley added nine points in the effort, while
Lexi Burns led the team with six boards.
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The Lady Rams will end their six-game road swing in Wichita Falls, TX against NCAA DII opponent Midwestern State University on Wednesday, November 15. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Â
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