Late scoring run helps Lady Texans squeak by Mesa
MESA, Ariz. – Sophomore Shea Myatt nailed a three-pointer with just over a minute remaining in the Lady Texans game versus Mesa, pulling the Lady Texans within a point of their opponent and South Plains followed that up with a couple defensive stands that ultimately gave Stephanie Moore the opportunity to win the game with a tough shot in the paint as the clock wound down as the Lady Texans defeated Mesa with a thrilling 51-50 victory Monday afternoon.
The Lady Texans (10-2) were down to their final chance when Moore received the ball in a crowded paint and used a strong effort to put her team ahead.
South Plains ultimately overcame poor shooting, 19 turnovers, and a deficit for most of the game.
The Lady Texans trailed by as much as nine points in the first half and were down 25-17 with 4:43 remaining before putting together a 7-0 run that sent South Plains to the locker room with only a one point deficit.
With only three minutes left in the game, South Plains again found themselves in a fairly deep hole, 50-43.
Alexius Dawn made the first of two free throw attempts and then Sydney Hearn rebounded and put back the second attempt to bring South Plains within four.
After surviving a second chance opportunity by Mesa, Myatt came down and hit her big three pointer that wound up setting up the win for Moore.
Freshman Tasheena Moore recorded her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Lady Texans win the rebounding battle 39-32. Sydney Hearnchipped in with a team high 13 points.
The Lady Texans return to action when they square off with Scottsdale Community College (5-8) on New Years Day. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tip (3 p.m. CST) and will be streamed live online at www.spctexans.com.
South Plains (10-2)
Alexius Dawn 2-6 1-3 7, Aundrea Davis 0-1 0-0 0, TaSheena Moore 4-11 3-6 11, Jasmine Brainard 1-6 2-6 4, Kayla Turner 0-0 0-0 0, Shea Myatt 3-14 0-0 8, Lindsey Lee 0-4 5-6 5,Sydney Hearn 6-7 1-5 13, Stephanie Moore 1-7 1-3 3. Totals 17-56 13-29 51
Mesa (9-2)
Leslie Tademy 0-4 2-5 2, Darla Woody 2-6 0-0 4, Mariah Willadsen 3-7 0-0 8, Mariam Ridgwell 3-3 0-0 6, Nikki Buck 0-0 0-4 0, Madison Austin 6-11 3-4 19, Nicole Tsosie 4-13 0-1 9, Khadijah Marks 0-4 2-6 2, Sierra Aulik 0-0 0-0 0, Jessica Hancock 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-48 7-20 50
SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd TOTAL
South Plains 24 27 51
Mesa 25 25 50
FG%: South Plains .304, Mesa .375. 3-pt FG:South Plains 4-16 (Dawn 2-4, Moore 0-2, Myatt 2-9, Lee 0-1), Mesa 7-20 (Tademy 0-3, Woody 0-1, Willadsen 2-3, Austin 4-8, Tsosie 1-5). Rebounds: South Plains 39 (Moore 13), Mesa 42 (Tsosie 12). Fouls South Plains 16, Mesa 19. Fouled out: none. Technical: Dawn. Assists: South Plains 11 (Dawn 4), Mesa 13 (Tademy 5). Steals: South Plains 21 (Dawn 5, Moore 5), Mesa 7 (Woody 2). Blocked shots: South Plains 1 (Myatt 1), Mesa 4 (Austin 2, Tsosie 2). Turnovers: South Plains 19, Mesa 29.