Abram Choate, SID

BROWNWOOD, TX - HPU would jump out to an early 10 point lead and easily handle the University of the Ozarks 74-59. Another monster game by HPU So. G Meia Daniels(Fossil Ridge HS) who would lead all scorers and finished with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Neither team would shoot well from the 3-point line in the first half, both shooting under 10%. But strong defensive play by the Lady Jacket and a spark by So. F Daphnie Pippins(Arlington-Lamar HS) of 8 points off the bench would allow HPU to have a 36-29 lead at the half. HPU would stretch their lead in the second half brought on by forcing 11 turnovers and 8 steals by Ozarks. HPU would shoot 41.4% from the field with 47 rebounds for the game while Ozarks would shoot 35.8% with 33 rebounds for the game.

Leading individual stats for HPU Meia Daniels with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals, Jr G Heather Hohertz(Priddy HS) and So. C Stacey Blalock(Magnolia HS) with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Leading individual stats for Ozarks LaTrisha McCalister and Mandi Carter with 18 and 10 respectively.

HPU women will be back in action on the road verse Letourneau University on December 8, 2005.