ABILENE, TX – The McMurry War Hawks women's basketball team faced a significant challenge in a road exhibition game against Abilene Christian University at Moody Coliseum, falling 112-60. Despite the final score, the War Hawks executed well offensively in the first half and gained invaluable experience against the Division I opponent.

The War Hawks came out aggressively, briefly taking a lead early in the first quarter, before ACU responded with devastating efficiency, ending the first half leading 66-35. McMurry found success by attacking the interior and getting to the free-throw line early, going 7-for-10 (70%) from the line in the first half alone. The team continued to shoot efficiently in the third quarter, hitting 50% from the field and matching ACU's pace with 21 points. However, the Wildcats' strong shooting (58.3% for the game) and strong second-chance opportunities ultimately proved too difficult to overcome.

Overall, the War Hawks showed strong effort in key areas, forcing 19 turnovers and finishing the game shooting 72.7% (16-of-22) from the free-throw line. The exhibition provided significant minutes for the entire squad against a high-caliber opponent, preparing them for the upcoming conference schedule.
 

Top War Hawk Performers

• Helena Chadwick: Led the team in scoring with 22 points on 6-of-16 shooting, including a team-high 9-of-12 from the free-throw line. She also led the team in rebounding with five, added three assists, and three steals.
• Aryana Cleveland: Provided efficient interior offense, contributing 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, adding four rebounds and two steals.
• Jordan Bravo: Was the primary perimeter threat, scoring 8 points by hitting 2-of-6 from three-point range, along with two assists and one steal.
• Mackenzie Amos: Contributed seven points, shooting 3-of-7 from the field, and added two steals in her 20 minutes on the floor.

Up Next

The women have a short break before their next game across town against Hardin-Simmons on December 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mabee Complex.