Elder and Johnson Lead WTC in Loss to Howard College
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 87 |
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13 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 57 |
Team Stats
Howard College
Western Texas College
| Game Statistics | Howard College | Western Texas College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-69) | (21-54) |
| Field Goal % | 42.0% | 38.9% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 39 |
| Assists | 16 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 18 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 5 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 22 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 17 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 0 | 0 |
Snyder, TX – The Lady Westerners fell to Howard College 87–57 Monday night at the WTC Coliseum.
How We Got There:
Western Texas College got off to a solid start, holding an early 4–3 lead with seven minutes remaining in the first quarter. Howard College quickly found its rhythm, however, flew away late in the period as the Hawks closed the quarter ahead 26–13.
Howard College sustained momentum throughout the night, using efficient shooting, strong rebounding, and forced turnovers to control the game from start to finish. The Hawks extended their lead in the second quarter behind strong perimeter shooting, hitting 55 percent from the field in the period to take a commanding 53–21 advantage into halftime.
By the Numbers:
- 57 – Western Texas College scored eight points above its season scoring average of 49 points per game
- 53% – Team shooting percentage in the third quarter
- 10 – Total assists in the game
- 12 – Season-high points by Katy Elder
- 13 – Points by Shani Johnson
Notes:
- Outscored the Hawks in the second half 36-34
- Kendall Carlock season high of 4 dishes
- Yulissa Yebra tied her season high of 8 points and 6 rebounds
Up Next:
The Lady Westerners will travel to Clarendon, TX, to face Clarendon College on Thursday, January 22, with tipoff scheduled for 5:45 p.m.