Cowgirls Win At Sul Ross State

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ALPINE, Texas — Hardin-Simmons’ women’s basketball team had its best defensive effort of the season in a 56-40 win over Sul Ross State, Saturday afternoon in American Southwest Conference action at the Gallego Center in Alpine.

HSU held the Lobos to 27 percent shooting and the 40 points were the fewest the Cowgirls allowed this season. HSU dominated on the boards 52-31.

The Cowgirls took control of the game early on, leading 16-6 at the 10:41 mark of the first half. Sul Ross State had the deficit in single digits only two other times. HSU led 25-12 at the half.

HSU opened the second half on a 16-3 run and pushed the lead to 20 at 41-15, after that the Cowgirls played almost exclusively its bench for the final 10 minutes.

Both starting post players Lindsey Newcombe and Kristen Harris each had double-doubles for the Cowgirls. Newcombe had 14 points and 21 rebounds in only 21 minutes of action. Harris had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Cowgirls.

DeShona Hill had 21 points for Sul Ross State.

The Cowgirls improved to 18-5 on the year and to 14-5 in league play. Sul Ross State fell to 1-21 overall and 1-17 in conference play. HSU will conclude its regular season with games at Texas Lutheran and Schreiner next weekend.

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