BELTON, Texas – A big fourth-quarter push fell short as Southwestern faced a 20+ point deficit entering the period and fell 73-66.

• SU fell behind by seven after the first quarter and was outscored 21-8 in the second to face a 20 point deficit at halftime.
• The Pirates were much stronger in the third but pressed hard through the fourth quarter, outscoring UMHB 30-14 in the final frame. Ultimately, the hole was just too deep for Southwestern as they fell 73-66.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Tori Carraway: 15 points, 4-10 FG, 7-8 FT, 8 rebounds, 2 steals
• Kelsey Faykus: 13 points, 5-11 FG, 1-2 3-PT, 6 rebounds
• Olivia Podaras: 11 points, 4-9 FG, 1-1 3-PT, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
• Renee Walker: 11 points, 4-6 FG, 2-2 3-PT

BREAKDOWN

• Field Goals: SU 34.4% (22-64), UMHB 43.1% (25-58)
• 3-point: 28.6% (4-14), UMHB 27.8% (5-18)
• Free throw: 64.3% (18-28), 75% (18-24)
• Rebounds: SU 41, UMHB 43
• Turnovers: SU 17, UMHB 22

UP NEXT

Southwestern drops to 0-4 on the season and return home to host Concordia (2-1) on Saturday at 2 pm and Louisiana College (0-0) on Sunday at 2 pm.