Lady Jackets Drop ETBU 81-73

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BROWNWOOD, Texas – Howard Payne University guard Kayla Scott scored a career high 23 points to lead the Lady Jackets to an 81-73 conference win over East Texas Baptist Saturday afternoon.

The HPU Lady Jackets only shot 36% from the field but hit 10 of 24 three-point attempts for 42%. ETBU shot 50% from the field and outrebounded HPU 53-45 but committed 23 turnovers to just 13 for the Lady Jackets.

HPU jumped out to an early 14-1 lead but allowed ETBU to get back into the game with an 11-3 run. ETBU would take the lead and hold a 35-34 halftime advantage.

The Lady Jackets regained the lead early in the second half and would go on to outscore ETBU 47-38 in the half to post the 81-73 win.

Kayla Scott led HPU with a career high 23 points sparked by 4 of 7 shooting from behind the arc. Dana Marrs and Britani Gattis each finished with 13. Tresta Donahoo had 10 points with a game high 6 assists.

ETBU's Mary Slaughter led all scorers with 37 points and 18 rebounds. Adaeze Alonu had 12 and Brandace Latin had 11.

HPU is now 6-1 overall and 4-1 in ASC play. ETBU falls to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in conference. The Lady Jackets will play next in the Oglethorpe University Tournament on December 20th and 21st in Atlanta, GA. They will take on Luther College first before playing host Oglethorpe the next day.
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