SEGUIN, TX – The McMurry War Hawks fell just short in a 74-71 heartbreaker against Texas Lutheran on the road Saturday night. The narrow defeat was their first conference loss of the season, moving their record to 11-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play.

Trailing by eight points after the first period, the War Hawks started a comeback in the second quarter. An 11-0 run allowed McMurry to erase the deficit and take the lead, outscoring the Bulldogs 27-16 heading into the locker room. The second half was a back-and-forth affair with six lead changes and four ties. McMurry pushed their advantage to 12 points early in the fourth quarter, but a late surge by Texas Lutheran shifted the momentum in the final minutes.

The War Hawks finished the evening 11-for-12 (91.7%) from the free-throw line. They also outscored the Bulldogs 19-12 in fast-break points. Despite a defensive effort that forced 14 turnovers, the War Hawks couldn't withstand a late Bulldog rally in the closing seconds.

Top War Hawk Performers

• Helena Chadwick: Played a heavy 37 minutes and led all scorers with a game-high 27 points. She was a force from deep, connecting on four three-pointers, and remained perfect from the free-throw line going 5-for-5.
• Aryana Cleveland: Anchored the interior for the full 40 minutes, securing a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Her efficiency was key, shooting 8-of-20 from the field while adding three steals on the defensive end.
• Jordan Bravo: Logged every minute of the contest, contributing 14 points. She provided a significant outside threat, hitting four of her eleven attempts from behind the arc, and dished out four assists.
• J'Lee Sloan: Provided a vital spark off the bench, scoring 9 points in 21 minutes of action. She was perfect from the field (3-for-3) and the line (3-for-3) while pulling down five rebounds.

Up Next
The War Hawks will look to bounce back as they continue their road stretch. McMurry will next play at Colorado College on Friday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m.