BULLDOGS EDGE OUT LADY RAMS
March 1, 2007

Box Score

WAXAHACHIE, TX:  The Texas Wesleyan University women’s basketball team (12-18) suffered a 52-47 loss at the hands of Jarvis Christian College (13-12) in first round action at the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday.

Jarvis Christian shot 41% in the first half and led 31-17 at the break.

In the second half, the Rams stepped up on defense holding the Bulldogs to just 26% in the frame.  Pilar Pinkus cut the deficit to single digits at 33-25 with 13:20 to play.  Later a 9-2 run brought the Rams very much into the ballgame at 44-42 with just 4:32 on the clock.

Nastassia Brown cut the margin to a single point, 46-45, when she hit a pair at the line with a minute and a half remaining.  After two free throws from Jarvis, Brown scored again to pull the Rams within one at 48-47, but Jarvis answered once again and held on for the 52-47 win.

Nastassia Brown finished her career with a 16th double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.  Ashley Brooks led the Bulldogs with 16 points while Daiana Canaver posted 12 points and 10 boards.

The Rams dominated the boards 49-32, but the Bulldogs hot shooting in the first half combined with a defense that forced 28 turnovers prevailed in the game.