The Howard Payne women’s basketball team used a big run in the second half to defeat Hardin-Simmons University 84-66 Saturday at the Mabee Complex.
Both teams shared the lead throughout the game with Hardin-Simmons leading at the half 36-33. HSU out-rebounded Howard Payne 23-10 in the opening half.
With 10 minutes to play in the game the Lady Jackets went on a run and opened up the game with a 13 point lead. With 3:37 left, a three-pointer by Tresta Donahoo gave HPU a 71-58 lead.
Hardin-Simmons was unable to get back in the game and the Lady Jackets secured the 84-66 win. HPU closed the rebounding gap in the second, 41-34 HSU.
Brittany Roberson and Kayla Scott lead HPU with 16 points each. Scott’s 10 second half points spurred the HPU run. Clarissa Krum followed closely behind with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Tresta Donahoo added 11 points and 4 assists off the bench.
Lindsey Newcombe led all scorers and HSU with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Coco Cartwright had 18 with four assists, and Alexis Popelar added 11 with nine rebounds.
Despite losing the rebounding battle, HPU led in points off turnovers 25-5. The Lady Jackets forced 14 turnovers while only committing seven.
Howard Payne now stands at 10-5 overall and 7-4 in ASC action. HSU is 10-3 overall and 7-3 in conference.
The Lady Jackets will be on the road again next week at Texas Lutheran on Thursday and Schreiner on Saturday.
