OLLU women's basketball downs HTU 54-49

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 11, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) women's basketball team won a close game against Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) 54-49 on Tuesday night. The Saints jump to 10-6 overall and 7-2 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Lady Rams drop to 6-7 overall and 5-4 in RRAC play.

History

The Saints were 29-1 against the Lady Rams prior to the game.

Basics

The Saints pulled out a win in a tightly contested game on Tuesday. OLLU started strong by outscoring the Lady Rams 17-6 in the first quarter. The Saints didn't allow a three-point shot on five attempts by HTU in the second quarter. Natalia Trevino had seven points at halftime and the Saints led 29-20.

The Saints took a 46-36 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Rams gained momentum with under two minutes remaining and cut the deficit to three points. The Saints took a timeout and the defense stepped up. They didn't allow any points in the final minute and hung on to win 54-49.

Offensive/defensive standouts

Trevino led the team with 13 points. Tiffany Lopez and Makayla White had a team-high seven rebounds apiece. Trevino finished with three assists.

Mycah McDonald led Huston-Tillotson with 21 points. Bre'Auna Smith grabbed eight rebounds for the Lady Rams. Three Lady Rams players had two assists each.

Inside the box

OLLU combined for 19-of-41 shooting for 46.3 percent, 4-of-13 from three-point range for 30.8 percent and 12-of-21 from the three-throw line for 57.1 percent. Huston-Tillotson shot 17-of-61 for 27.9 percent, 3-of-21 three pointers for 14.3 percent and 12-of-17 from the free-throw line for 70.6 percent.

The Saints grabbed 32 rebounds while Huston-Tillotson collected 30.

Postgame interview

Hear from Head Coach Tanya Ray and watch highlights.

Up next

The Saints travel to face the University of the Southwest (USW) on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. Central Time.