Lady Texan basketball struggles against New Mexico, falling 73-53

December 3, 2011

HOBBS, N.M. - The South Plains College Lady Texan basketball team completed the fall portion of their 2011-12 season Saturday afternoon with a 73-53 loss to New Mexico JC to finish sixth in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) pre-conference tournament.

Freshman Kayla Turner led all scorers with 20-points, making 9-of-19 shots from the field and also pulling down five rebounds. Sophomore Ashley Roberts added 15.

The Lady Texans (2-10) will now enjoy some time off for the Christmas holidays before resuming their season January 5 at Scottsdale Community College. Conference action is scheduled to begin January 16 at Odessa.

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South Plains College (2-10)
Avril Matthews 0-1 0-0 0, Ashley Roberts 4-9 6-9 15, Jazzmin Hill 0-3 0-0 0, Moneeka Carter 1-3 1-1 3, Lakeeyscia Griffin 0-3 2-4 2, Kayla Turner 9-19 0-0 20, Shea Myatt 3-9 0-0 8, Tyeisha Mitchell 0-0 0-0 0, Sydney Hearn 1-4 3-4 5, Stephanie Moore 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 18-55 12-18 53