Silver City, NM - The Western New Mexico Mustangs Women's Basketball team continued their 2024-2025 season with a match against the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds at Drag's Court in Silver City, NM. Due to an unfortunately slow start in the first quarter, the Mustangs did not come away with the victory. The Greyhounds would go on to win 63-47.
The WNMU Mustangs excelled in their shooting, averaging 42.9% (21-49), while the rival Greyhounds managed 40.4% (23-57). Western struggled from beyond the arc, averaging 14.3% (1-7), conversely Eastern averaged 35% (7-20). In free throws, the Mustangs had another area for improvement, only averaging 44.4% (4-9), while the Greyhounds came away with 71.4% (10-14) of their attempts.
Eliza Joynes (Adelaide, South Australia/Henley Sports Academy) led the WNMU Mustangs with 17 points(8-10) and four rebounds. Alina Martin came in at a close second with 10 points(5-13) of her own. Kiana Ortiz (Tucson, AZ/Palo Verde High School) led in rebounds with six.
The Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds took advantage of Western New Mexico's 17 turnovers, generating 13 points and establishing an early lead. The Mustangs fought back with four second-chance points.
The WNMU Mustangs will be staying home for a match-up against West Texas A&M University, February 15, 2025. Tip-off is scheduled for 12 p.m. MT. Tune in on FloCollege for the live stream.


This game recap is presented by First American Bank. First American Bank is a proud supporter of WNMU Athletics!​

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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, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram).