Box Score McMurry University's Lady War Hawks finished the home portion of the schedule with a 78-73 loss to East Texas Baptist University Saturday, Jan. 20 in Kimbrell Arena.

Junior guard/forward Emily Holland (Mansfield, Texas), who had 25 points, and sophomore forward/center Aryana Cleveland (San Antonio, Texas), who contributed 22, were the only players in double figures. Junior post Katie Hale (Decatur, Texas) added nine points and senior guard/forward Taya Bridges (Mesquite, Texas) had eight.

Holland made five of McMurry's eight three-pointers and Hale nailed the other three. At the free-throw line, Holland was 8 of 9, Chadwick was 2 of 3 and freshman wing Gracie Garcia (The Woodlands, Texas) was 1 of 2. Cleveland was the top rebounder with nine, five on offense and four on defense. Coach Drew Long's team stole the ball 10 times. Chadwick had four thefts, Bridges contributed three and Holland, Cleveland and Garcia had one each. Cleveland and Holland both blocked a shot.

The Lady War Hawks won the first quarter 21-17 and third 23-20. They were outscored 21-15 in the second and 20-14 in the fourth.

The lead changed hands 11 times and the score was tied eight times. Prior to the game, senior guard/forward Kristin Salas (Pipe Creek, Texas), along with guard/forward Jada Morris (Forney, Texas), Bridges and player turned student assistant Kaitlyn Randall, all fifth-year seniors afforded extra eligibility thanks to COVID-19, were recognized for their contributions to the program during a special ceremony.

McMurry, 12-6 overall and 7-3 in the American Southwest Conference, plays at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Howard Payne University in Brownwood.