GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University women's basketball powered to its third straight win on Tuesday night, rolling past Howard Payne University 80–55 behind a balanced offensive effort and stifling defensive pressure. With the road victory, the Pirates improved to 4–1 on the season.
Southwestern came out firing and never trailed, taking control with a dominant first quarter in which the Pirates shot 56.3 percent from the field. SU opened with a 23–9 advantage and carried that momentum into halftime after a 26-point second quarter, building a 49–28 lead at the break. Howard Payne put together its strongest stretch in the third quarter, outscoring the Pirates 15–12, but Southwestern responded with a steady 19-point fourth quarter to close out the 80–55 victory and maintain full control.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Trinity Benitez anchored the Pirates with a game-high 16 points, shooting 6–10 from the field and pulling down six rebounds in 20 minutes
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Neela Castillo was electric from deep, hitting 5-of-7 three-pointers on her way to 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists
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Kylee Symons added 10 points, four steals, and four assists, while Adrianna McCoy filled the stat sheet with nine points, six assists, and four rebounds
GAME NOTES
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Lauren Stevens provided a spark off the bench with 12 points, and Lizzy Kellam and Adley Halligan each added eight points
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Southwestern also generated 29 points off turnovers, 20 second-chance points, and saw its bench contribute 30 points in the win
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The Pirates controlled the glass with 32 total rebounds, limited itself to just seven turnovers, and maintained defensive intensity throughout—holding the Yellowjackets to 12 points or fewer in three of the four quarters
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