ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons' Addison Garcia hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer that was initially called good, but replay review determined it was shot after the buzzer and the Cowgirl basketball team fell 62-59 in American Southwest Conference action at the Mabee Complex on Saturday.

The Cowgirls overcome a slow start to take a 33-27 halftime lead. Concordia closed the first quarter on a 15-4 run to take a 15-7 lead. In the second quarter, the Cowgirls turned it around and outscored the Tornados 26-12.  

HSU led 51-41 going into the fourth quarter, but went just 2-for-10 in the final quarter and Concordia chipped away at the deficit. Taylor Seastrunk's free throws with 1:47 to play gave the Cowgirls a 59-57 lead but Kaycie Dunkerley gave Concordia a 60-59 lead with 1:31 to play on a 3-pointer.

Jaela DeJean picked up a steal and drove in for a lay-up with :03 to play. The Cowgirls called a timeout and Garcia got an open look in the corner that she made but it came just after the buzzer.

Danie Mabry paced the Cowgirls with a game-high 20 points and Garcia added 11. Payton Berger led the Tornados with 18 points and Mercedes Ellison had 15 points.

The Cowgirls are now 4-11 overall and 2-6 in ASC action. Concordia improved to 7-9 overall and 3-5 in league play and snapped a seven-game losing streak overall. HSU will travel to Brownwood to play Howard Payne on Thursday.

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