SILOAM SPRINGS, AR: The Texas Wesleyan University women's basketball team (7-19, 5-13 SAC) nearly pulled off a comeback in a 72-70 loss to John Brown University (17-10, 11-7 SAC) at Bill George Arena on Saturday.
 
Texas Wesleyan outscored its opponent in the second half 43-35, but the Golden Eagles went lights out from the floor and took advantage of an inefficient TXWES second quarter. John Brown took a 37-27 advantage at halftime after a very slim, nine point second quarter by the Lady Rams. TXWES had opportunities in this one, but struggled slightly from behind the arc, going 9 of 25 (36 percent). JBU shot 48 percent from the downtown and 47 percent from the floor in the win.
 
The Lady Rams came on strong in the fourth quarter, and Falesha Fuller drained a three-pointer with 21 seconds remaining to cut the Golden Eagle lead to just two points at 68-66. TXWES fouled Taylor Fergen with six second to go, and she made both to put JBU up by four, before fouling Lexi Burns on a three attempt.
 
Burns missed the first, but got the next two to fall to make it 70-68. Cameron Bailey secured the inbound pass and was immediately fouled. Bailey put both free throws in to make the Golden Eagles a perfect 11 of 11 from the free throw line. Karah Sicurella tried to draw the foul on a layup at the buzzer, but no call was made as TXWES falls just short, now riding an eight-game losing skid.
 
Fuller posted 20 points, going 8 for 14 from the field. Evie Whorley had 12 points and six rebounds. Sicurella tacked on 10 points, four boards, and three helpers in the loss.
 
The Lady Rams will celebrate Senior Day on Thursday, February 22 against SAC newcomer, Central Christian College. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m. at the Sid Richardson Center.