GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - The Southwestern University women's basketball team dropped its second game of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling 75–49 to Hardin-Simmons University inside the Robertson Center. With the loss, the Pirates move to 4–2 overall and 1–1 at home on the year.
Despite a strong effort on both ends, the Pirates were unable to keep pace with a sharp-shooting Hardin-Simmons squad. Southwestern battled through early scoring challenges, shooting 3–14 in the opening quarter, but rebounded with a 54.5% effort from the field in the second frame to head into halftime with momentum. The Pirates continued to compete aggressively in the paint—finishing with 28 points inside—but Hardin-Simmons' offensive efficiency proved too much to overcome down the stretch.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Freshman Neela Castillo led Southwestern with 13 points, shooting 4–9 from the floor and 2–3 from deep, while adding five rebounds and three assists
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Trinity Benitez delivered a strong all-around performance with 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists on an efficient 4–6 shooting
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Emma Flores added 7 points, three rebounds, and three steals, while Adrianna McCoy chipped in 5 points and three assists
GAME NOTES
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Kylee Symons anchored the glass with a team-high 8 rebounds, along with two points and three assists
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Off the bench, Lizzy Kellam provided a spark, scoring 8 points in 21 minutes of action
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Southwestern finished the night shooting 37.5% (18–48) from the field, 21.4% (3–14) from beyond the arc, and 58.8% (10–17) at the free-throw line
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The Pirates generated 28 points in the paint while adding 8 points off turnovers, 10 points from the bench, and 7 second-chance points
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