GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - The Southwestern University women's basketball team earned its second victory of the season over Sewanee on Sunday afternoon, pulling away for a 71–54 win to improve to 12-8 overall and 3-6 in Southern Athletic Association play.
The Pirates set the tone early, opening the contest with a strong first quarter to build a 23–10 advantage. Southwestern followed with a steady second frame, heading into halftime with a 38–27 lead. After Sewanee trimmed the margin in the third, the Pirates responded with a decisive fourth quarter, outscoring the Tigers 20–15 to secure the conference win. The Pirates controlled the game throughout, never relinquishing the lead, and showcased depth and defensive pressure to close out the season sweep of Sewanee.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
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Junior Trinity Benitez led all scorers with a dominant performance, pouring in 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting while adding a team-high 13 rebounds for her seventh double-double of the season. Benitez was efficient at the free throw line, converting 7-of-8 attempts, and anchored the Pirates on both ends of the floor
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Freshman Neela Castillo finished with 13 points, four steals, and five assists while playing a game-high 35 minutes. Castillo also knocked down all four of her free throws and helped facilitate the offense throughout the afternoon
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Kylee Symons added nine points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks, while Emma Flores chipped in seven points on an efficient 3-for-5 shooting effort.
GAME NOTES
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Adrianna McCoy provided a spark off the bench with seven points and four rebounds, and Lauren Stevens added six points and two blocks in limited minutes.
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Layla Tovar rounded out the balanced effort with five points, four assists, and four steals.
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The Pirates scored 40 points in the paint, added 16 fast-break points, and capitalized on turnovers with 23 points off Sewanee miscues. Southwestern also won the battle of second-chance points, 13–0, and received 13 points from its bench
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