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ABILENE, Texas — Hardin-Simmons' women's basketball team dropped an American Southwest Conference game to crosstown rival McMurry, 62-57, on Monday night at the Mabee Complex.

McMurry took control of the game a 9-0 run to take an 11-6 lead early in the game and the Cowgirls were never closer than four points the rest of the way.

The teams traded 14 straight buckets through the 3:36 mark of the first half and McMurry led 25-19. McMurry then scored six straight points to take a 12-point lead with 1:40 to play in the first half and led 33-25 at halftime.

McMurry never led by more than 12 points in the second half but maintained at least a five-point lead the entire second half. The Cowgirls had chances to cut the deficit several times, but went 9-for-17 at the free throw line in the second half and 13-for-23 in the game.

The Cowgirls had a balanced attack with freshman Alexis Popelar leading the way with 17 points. Angela and Lindsey Newcombe each had 12 points for the Cowgirls.

LaPorsha Alexander led McMurry with 20 points, 16 of which came in the first half. Anna Bertel added 14 points.

HSU is now 10-9 on the year and 7-8 in ASC play. McMurry improved to 12-7 overall and to 8-6 in league action. The Cowgirls play at Concordia on Thursday.


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