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Little Joe
86
Winner Wayland Baptist (TX) WBU 21-9
84
Texas Wesleyan TWU 25-5
Winner
Wayland Baptist (TX) WBU
21-9
86
Final
84
Texas Wesleyan TWU
25-5
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F
Wayland Baptist (TX) WBU 24 18 22 11 11 86
Texas Wesleyan TWU 28 13 14 20 9 84

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

WBB: Lady Rams Fall in Quarterfinals of SAC Tournament to Wayland

TXWES Women's Basketball (25-5) lost on the road to Wayland Baptist University (21-9) in the Oklahoma Ford Dealers Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals, 86-84.

Despite losing the match, Texas Wesleyan had an impressive display of offensive basketball, scoring 84 points against their opponents. In this article, we will break down the statistics of the game from Texas Wesleyan's perspective and analyze their offensive and defensive game plans.

Texas Wesleyan had four players who scored in double digits, with Zarria Carter leading the team with 25 points. Kertisa Amos and Na'Teiona Cole also contributed 17 and 11 points, respectively. Texas Wesleyan's offense was effective in shooting from the field, with Carter scoring 12 out of 23 shots attempted. However, the team struggled from the three-point line, with only one successful attempt out of four tries.

Texas Wesleyan started the game strongly, outscoring Wayland Baptist in the first quarter 28-24. They continued to lead the game at the end of the second quarter, with a score of 41-42. However, Wayland Baptist fought back in the third quarter, outscoring Texas Wesleyan 22-14. In the fourth quarter, Texas Wesleyan had a better offensive display, scoring 20 points compared to Wayland Baptist's 11 points, which brought the game into overtime. In overtime, both teams had a tight contest, but Wayland Baptist ultimately emerged victorious, outscoring Texas Wesleyan 11-9.

Despite the high score, Texas Wesleyan's defense struggled to contain Wayland Baptist's offensive display. Wayland Baptist made 32 out of 65 field goal attempts, 9 out of 26 three-pointers, and 13 out of 15 free throws. Jenna Cooper-Jackson of Wayland Baptist was the game's leading scorer with 33 points, making 11 out of 14 field goal attempts and three out of five three-point attempts.

Texas Wesleyan had some defensive highlights, with Zarria Carter recording seven steals and Na'Teiona Cole recording three steals. However, the team's defensive performance was not enough to contain Wayland Baptist's offensive display.

Texas Wesleyan's offensive display was impressive, with four players scoring in double digits. However, the team struggled from the three-point line, which may have contributed to their loss. On the other hand, the team's defense had some highlights, but more was needed to contain Wayland Baptist's offensive display. Overall, the game was well-contested, with both teams giving their all to secure a victory.
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