The Javelina women\u2019s basketball team went 1-1 over the weekend to bring their Lone Star Conference (LSC) record to 3-12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On day one of their three-day road trip, the Blue and Gold picked up a hard-fought, 54-50 victory over the Midwestern State Mustangs (MSU). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Head Coach Michael Madrid was proud of his team\u2019s vigor against the Mustangs and expressed excitement about his team\u2019s improvement in an interview with Javelina Athletics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTremendous effort by our young ladies from top to bottom. They continue to fight and trust our process. We are getting better and that is exciting,\u201d Madrid said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSU got started early, knocking down six straight points. The 6-0 run was halted by a jumper from junior Anastacia Mickens at the six-minute mark. The Mustangs responded with a three-ball, but the Javelinas would score five unanswered points, diminishing the host\u2019s lead to 9-7. A field goal from Hannah Reynolds sealed the MSU lead at 11-7 going into the second frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After another 5-0 run from the hosts, the Javelinas battle back throughout the second period, cutting the deficit to 16-13. A seven-point streak from the Javelinas tied the score at 20 going into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
George West-native Bridget Upton picked up five of the first 12 second-half points, helping TAMUK jump out to a 28-24 lead. Both teams knocked down a heap of free throws in the remainder of the third. The closing of the third frame saw TAMUK leading 37-35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSU would come within one possession of the Javelinas four times during the final period of play, but the visitors kept the Mustangs at bay and held on for a 54-50 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upton, Treazure Mouton and Mickens eclipsed the double-digit point mark, scoring 14, 13 and 12 respectively. Redshirt sophomore Bri-Anna Soliz led all players on the boards, pulling down a season-high 12 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite a 15-point outing for Mickens on Saturday, TAMUK couldn\u2019t pull out the win against the Cameron Aggies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Blue and Gold matched the Aggies early, but the home team captured the momentum with 14-2 run that set the pace for the rest of the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCameron is a great shooting team,\u201d Madrid said in a post-game interview with Javelina Athletics. \u201cI thought our team fought hard for 40 minutes today and they continued to do the things we\u2019ve asked them to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Blue and Gold return to action on Feb. 6 against St. Mary\u2019s for Residence Life Night at the Steinke Physical Education Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday\u2019s contest will be followed by another LSC-matchup on Saturday in Kingsville against the Hilltoppers of St. Edward\u2019s University. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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