Wichita Falls, TX- The Western New Mexico University Women's Basketball team ends their road losing streak beating the MSU Mustangs 53-47.
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Sydney Wright (Houston, Texas/Henley High School) was WNMU's lead scorer for the night ending with 13.
Eliza Joynes (Adelaide, South Australia/Henley Sports Academy) continues putting up numbers, finishing with eight. Both
Brooke Rodgers (Phoenix, Arizona/Cactus Shadows High School) and
Diamond Moore (Colorado Springs, CO/Harrison High School) would add six each for the night.
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"Defensively we are playing well right now and competing every night in a really tough conference. We have to keep the turnovers down, but overall excellent effort and we hope to keep it moving forward" said Head Coach
Josh Pace.
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On MSU's 18 turnovers, WNMU capitalized by scoring 20 points compared to MSU's 10.
Brooke Rodgers (Phoenix, Arizona/Cactus Shadows High School) ended the night with three steals.
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WNMU shined by shooting 40% from the field and out scoring MSU by 6 points to win the game on the road.
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MSU's leading scorers were Natalie Stice (9) and Kennedi Green (8). Mandy Withey led in rebound with 11.
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Mustangs will face Cameron University January 7
th at 12:00 PM MT in Lawton, OK.
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This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!
Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter, TikTok & Instagram).
