Women Fall to Northeastern, 60-47

February 17, 2007

TAHLEQUAH – Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s recent mastery over the Northeastern State women’s basketball team came to an end Saturday as the Bulldogs fell 60-47 and were officially eliminated from post-season play. The loss, was SWOSU’s first in five previous meetings against the Lady Reds, and dropped its record to 8-16 overall and 2-8 in the Lone Star Conference North Division. NSU improved to 14-10 and 5-5 overall with the win.

SWOSU got 10 points from both Dru Tomaszewski and Grace Anne Jones to lead the team in scoring. NSU was led by Jezzal Quintana with 17 points.

The Bulldogs stayed close for much of the first half and even had the game tied midway through the second when Ashlea Hoffman made a three-pointer to knot the score at 36-all with 9:13 to play. NSU answered with an 11-2 run of their own and pushed the margin back to 47-38 with 5:11 to play.

SWOSU made one last chargewhen Jones converted a three-point play to bring the Bulldogs back within six points at 49-43 with 3:30 remaining. However, the Bulldogs turned the ball over on their next possession and missed a three-point basket that allowed the Lady Reds to wiggle off the hook.

The Bulldogs made 18-of-41 (44%) of their shots from the field but were undone partially by 20 turnovers, eight more than NSU. The turnover discrepancy led to NSU having a 21-8 advantage on points scored off of turnovers.

SWOSU will play its final home Monday against Cameron University before concluding its season Saturday at Texas A&M-Commerce. Tipoff for the home game is at 6 p.m.