GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - The Southwestern University women's basketball team battled throughout but came up short on Friday night, dropping a 71–62 decision to Centre College inside the Robertson Center. The loss moves the Pirates to 10–7 overall and 1–5 in Southern Athletic Association play
Centre opened the game with a 21–14 advantage after the first quarter and carried a 38–25 lead into halftime following a 17–11 second period. Southwestern responded with its strongest offensive stretch in the third quarter, outscoring the Colonels 17–11 to cut into the deficit. The Pirates continued to fight in the fourth, putting up 20 points, but Centre answered with 22 of its own to secure the 71–62 final.
Southwestern shot efficiently on the night, finishing 24-of-52 (46.2%) from the field, while going 2-of-9 (22.2%) from three-point range and 12-of-16 (75.0%) at the free throw line. The Pirates were especially effective inside, scoring 34 points in the paint, and added 16 points off turnovers.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Junior Adrianna McCoy led all scorers for Southwestern with 19 points, connecting on 9-of-13 shooting in 29 minutes off the bench
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Neela Castillo followed with 17 points, adding three rebounds, three assists, and two steals while knocking down two three-pointers
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Trinity Benitez posted a strong all-around performance, finishing with 14 points and a team-high 10 rebounds for a double-double effort, her fourth of the season
GAME NOTES
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Kylee Symons contributed six points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Emma Flores added four points, four rebounds, and two steals
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Layla Tovar chipped in two points and three rebounds, and Lauren Stevens added three rebounds in limited minutes.
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Southwestern also recorded 11 second-chance points and received a boost from its bench, which accounted for 19 points.
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