WAXAHACHIE, Texas — A third quarter rally by the Rams fell short as the Texas Wesleyan Women's basketball team lost 77-71 at Southwestern Assemblies of God on Tuesday.
 
The Lady Rams trailed by as much as 10 in the first half, but out of the break they exploded for a 14-2 run to grab their first lead and outscored SAGU 25-16 in the 3^rd period.
 
However, SAGU turned on their deep shooting in the 4^th, draining a game high 5 treys and outscoring TXWES 23-15 for the win.
 
Makayla Coy netted a career high 28 points plus 12 rebounds, her fifth double-double in a row. Alexus Brigham contributed 17 points. Hailee Walls put up 11 points, 6 assists and 5 steals.
 
SAGU's Kiara Glenn and Lauren Chestang each had a team-high 17 points.
 
TXWES finished shooting 28-65 on the floor, 4-16 deep and 11-14 at the line.
 
SAGU shot 27-60 from the field, 11-26 beyond the arc and 12-19 at the stripe.
 
The Lady Rams are 1-9 overall and 1-8 in the league. SAGU is 2-8 overall and 2-8 in conference play.
 
Next TXWES returns home for their last four games of the regular season. COVID-19 protocols currently restrict fans from attending contests at 'The Sid' in an effort to protect our student-athletes and community.
 
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