THE RUNDOWN
AUSTIN, Texas – The Concordia University Texas women's basketball team saw its upset bid come up short as American Southwest Conference-leading Texas-Tyler was able to hang on for a 65-62 victory on Saturday at Concordia Fieldhouse.
The Patriots (11-2, 9-1 ASC) fought off a late charge by the Tornados (6-7, 4-6 ASC), who led by as much as six in the opening panel.
Concordia Texas trailed 62-56 before
Ashlyn Ward connected on a 3-pointer with 37 seconds left. Following a made free throw by UT Tyler,
Tyler Compton converted a traditional three-point play after she was fouled on a layup to trim the visitors' lead to one. However, the Patriots picked up the final two points of the game after Danai Woods hit a pair of free throws with eight seconds remaining.
Concordia's final try to extend the game ended with Makenzi May blocking a 3-point attempt by Ward as time expired.
She'Cara Humphrey and Teylor Seals each netted 11 points apiece to pace Texas-Tyler, while Brittany King posted a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Compton scored a game-high 25 points to lead CTX.
Kia Love chipped in with 13, while
Margaret Milling added 11.
HIGHLIGHTS
• After Texas-Tyler jumped out to a 10-2 lead, Concordia rallied to take a six-point lead late in the first half.
• The Tornados forced 23 turnovers and held the Patriots to .378 shooting from the field.
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Tyler Compton has scored double figures in 12 of Concordia's 13 games this season. The Lafayette, La., native has netted 20 or more points in seven contests this year.
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Shelby Dixon recorded three blocked shots on Saturday, her highest mark since joining the Tornados at the semester.
• The Tornados tied a season high after shooting 42.9 percent (6-of-14) from behind the three-point line.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Tornados hit the road for four games Concordia will open the road trip on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Hardin-Simmons.
