Complete Box Score

MARSHALL, Texas – After falling behind by ten points at halftime, the Lady Rams tried to fight back and end their seven-game losing streak, but came up just short, falling to Wiley College 65-59 on Thursday night.

Wesleyan struggled from the field in the first half, connecting on just nine of 29 shots for a shooting percentage of .310. They did, however, shoot 60 percent (three of five) from three-point range in the half. The Lady Wildcats made 15 of 32 shots in the frame, though only one three-pointer, to take a 33-23 lead into the break.

The Lady Rams found their shooting touch in the second half, hitting 11 of 18 shots (61 percent) and three of four three-pointers to get back into the game. The also spent much of the half at the line - managing 18 attempts – but could only muster 11 free throw points. Wiley connected on 13 of 25 shots (52 percent) in the half, and hit six of eight free throws to hang on for a six point victory.

As a team, Wiley out shot Wesleyan 49 percent to 46 percent from the floor, but the Lady Rams hit 67 percent of their three-pointers, compared to Wiley’s 25 percent. The big difference in the game was rebounding, as Wiley’s 34-20 advantage off the glass helped them to several second chance points.

Wiley’s Amber Boykins led all players with 19 points, connecting on nine of 12 shots from the floor. April Tomkins posted a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 14 rebounds, and Tamuka Beamen also chipped in 15 points for the Lady Wildcats.

For Wesleyan, Shawndrika Courtney led with 14 points on six if 11 shooting. She also led in rebounds with six. Valen Little reached double figures for the first time this season with 12 points, and was perfect in three attempts from long range. Shayla Coleman scored 11, marking the ninth time in the last 11 games she has reached double figures in scoring. Kori Yates and Kim Cooper each added seven points.

The loss drops the Lady Rams to 7-13 overall and 1-9 in Red River Conference play. They return home to face Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Saturday evening at 5:30 in the Sid Richardson gymnasium. On December 12, the Lady Rams lost to the Lady Lions in Waxahachie on a last-second shot.