Women Get Past ACU, 61-48

January 11, 2007

Grace Anne Jones

WEATHERFORD – Southwestern Oklahoma State University shook off a slow start and rediscovered its shooting touch to come away with a 61-48 victory over visiting Abilene Christian University in women’s basketball action Thursday in Weatherford.

The Bulldogs, 6-8 on the year, outscored the Wildcats 41-22 in the game’s final 20 minutes and dug themselves out of a six-point halftime hole early in the second half.

Trenice Hines started a 16-2 run over an eight minute span in which the Bulldogs took control of the game. Hines, who finished with 10 points, buried a three-pointer at the 12:09 mark to give SWOSU a 39-38 lead. SWOSU would not trail again as the Bulldogs eventually built it to 52-40 when Jenna Sprague came off the bench and knocked down two free throws with 4:23 to play.

SWOSU made 13-of-26 (50%) shots in the second half compared to making only nine-of-29 (31%) during the game’s first 20 minutes. ACU was miserable both halves making just 14-of-53 (26%) the entire game.

Andrea Oldham

Andrea Oldham was the top scorer for SWOSU with 14 points while Grace Anne Jones was next with 12 points. Dru Tomaszewski had her first double-double of the year with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs.

Alex Guiton led ACU with 17 points. The Wildcats fall to 10-6 with the loss.

SWOSU’s next game will be at home Saturday at 6 p.m. against Angelo State University weather permitting.