Posted: Feb 05, 2016
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern dropped their SCAC contest 69-55 to Schreiner as the Pirates fight for the last playoff spot.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Schreiner started strong and took an early lead that lasted throughout the first as Southwestern trailed 14-12.
- By halftime Schreiner had extended their lead to six, 30-24.
- Despite runs in the second half Southwestern was unable to get the big stop they needed defensively as the Mountaineers stayed just out of reach until the final horn.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Audrey Garcia: 16 points, 6-16 FG, 5 rebounds
- Madison Edwards: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals
- Olivia Podaras: 13 points, 5-10 FG, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks
BREAKDOWN
- Southwestern
- Field Goals: 18-57 (31.6%)
- 3-point: 2-12 (16.7%)
- Free throws: 17-23 (73.9%)
- Rebounds: 42
- Turnovers: 21
- Schreiner
- Field Goals: 20-57 (35.1%)
- 3-point: 7-24 (29.2%)
- Free throws: 22-30 (73.3%)
- Rebounds: 36
- Turnovers: 14
UP NEXT
Southwestern remains in fifth place in the SCAC despite the loss, falling to 7-14 overall and 4-6 in conference play. They remain at home to face league-leading Trinity (16-4, 8-2) Saturday at 6 pm.