Abram Choate, SID

ALPINE, Texas - Undefeated Howard Payne improved their season mark to 5 wins and no losses after Monday's 63-48 conference win over the Sul Ross Lady Lobos at the Gallego Center.

The Lady Jackets finished an even 39 percent from the field against Sul Ross while converting 16 of 22 shots from the line good for 72.7 percent. Sul Ross only mustered 35.4 percent shooting from the floor while connecting on 13 of 22 shots from the free throw line.

Howard Payne put up a quick 14-2 run in the first five minutes of play. The Lady Jackets then went on a 25 point scoring spree. A jumper by Sul Ross pulled them to within 24 points trailing HPU 42-18 heading to the break.

Stacey Blalock (Magnolia) kick-started the second half with a shot from the corner to expand the Lady Jacket lead 44-18 in the opening seconds of the half. The Lady Lobos pulled within 14 at the 5:54 mark but could not muster a sustainable drive the rest of the way.

Howard Payne sported 3 players in double figures led by Stacey Blalock's 20 points. Meia Daniels (Fort Worth) and Kim Hoffman (Bloomington) recorded 17 and 13 points respectively in the victory.

Nitra Woods posted a team high 11 points and 8 rebounds in the loss for Sul Ross.

The Lady Jackets will play at home on Friday at 6:00 p.m. versus Fisk University.