Lady Westerners Hold NMJC to Season-Low in 59–42 Loss
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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16 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 59 |
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11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 42 |
Team Stats
New Mexico Junior College
| Game Statistics | New Mexico Junior College | Western Texas College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-55) | (14-56) |
| Field Goal % | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Rebounds | 50 | 35 |
| Assists | 15 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 21 |
Snyder, TX — The Lady Westerners (1–23, 1–7) fell 59–42 to New Mexico Junior College on Monday night.
How We Got There
Western Texas College trailed early, falling behind 7–2 in the opening minutes of the first quarter, but responded with a run to take a 9–7 lead at the 4:22 mark. The Thunderbirds answered late in the quarter, reclaiming control and taking a 16–11 advantage after one.
In the second quarter, the Lady Westerners made another push, cutting the deficit to two at 18–16, but New Mexico Junior College closed the half strong to extend its lead to 28–18 at the break.
The Thunderbirds maintained control in the second half, holding WTC to 42 points while keeping their own scoring below their season average.
By the Numbers
- 8 — Team steals
- 10 — 10th game this season with 10+ assists
- 11 — Third 11-point game of the season for Kynli Hart
- 40 — 40th career start for Kendall Carlock
Notes
- Finished with 39 rebounds, up from 27 in the first meeting
- Committed three fewer turnovers than in the previous matchup
- Scored 42 points, matching the total from the first meeting
- Held NMJC to 59 points, a season low
- Limited the Thunderbirds to well below their season average of 78.2 PPG
- Essania Landers recorded her 70th assist of the season
Up Next
The Lady Westerners travel to Odessa, TX, to face Odessa College on February 16. Tip-off is set for 5:45 PM.