Southwestern falls to TLU 74-50

Southwestern falls to TLU 74-50

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern seniors Audrey Garcia and Brianna Turney led the team in scoring on Senior Night as the Pirates closed the regular season with a 74-50 loss to Texas Lutheran.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Pirates held a three point lead, 18-15 after the first quarter but scored just four second quarter points to trail 32-22 at the half.
  • Southwestern pulled within seven points on Renee Walker's three with 4:46 left in the third, but the Bulldogs closed the third quarter on a run and led by 15 heading into the fourth.
  • Southwestern wasn't able to close the gap as TLU pulled away to arrive at the 74-50 final.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Brianna Turney: 12 points, 6-9 FG, 7 rebounds
  • Audrey Garcia: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
  • Olivia Podaras: 9 points, 7 rebounds

TEAM BREAKDOWN

Southwestern    Texas Lutheran
21-57 (36.8%) Field Goals 24-61 (39.3%)
3-12 (25.0%) 3-point FGs 4-14 (28.6%)
5-9 (55.6%) Free throws 20-27 (74.1%)
39 Rebounds 39
24 Turnovers 14

 

UP NEXT

The Pirates close the regular season at 8-17 overall, 5-9 in the SCAC. They will head into the SCAC Conference Tournament as the #5 seed.