GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern lost their first home game this season in the championship game of the Holiday Classic Tournament to Hardin-Simmons University 60-56. The Pirates fall to 4-6 on the season while the Cowgirls improve to 4-5.

Southwestern shot out of the gate and built a four point lead three minutes into the game and retained the lead until HSU tied the game at 17 with seven minutes to play. Hardin Simmons took the lead for the first time with six minutes left and narrowly held onto the lead, heading into halftime with a two point lead, 25-27.

At the outset of the second half Southwestern brought the game even at 32 with 15:23 remaining in the game. Hardin Simmons took the lead and Southwestern hung close through the majority of the second half, eventually tying the game at 52-52 with two minutes remaining.

The Cowgirls closed the game out at the free throw line to seal the 60-56 win.

Junior Shae Seagraves led the way with 21 points while seniors Jessica Herbst and Narisa Trammell chipped in 10 a piece. Senior Katie Kern continued her strong rebounding, pulling down a team high eight rebounds. Hardin-Simmons’ Lindsey Newcombe led for the Cowgirls with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Southwestern remains at home as they return to conference action on Saturday against Colorado College at 1:00 pm.