Women's Basketball
Ashley Bobb led all players with 12 rebounds on the night |
SECOND HALF SURGE LIFTS TEXAS TECH PAST UTA 64-49
Dec. 6, 2006
LUBBOCK, Texas - UT Arlington dropped its third straight game 64-49 at Texas Tech Wednesday night. Terra Wallace scored 18 points to lead the Mavericks and Ashley Bobb led all players on the glass with 12 rebounds.
Alesha Robertson scored a season high 20 points to lead Texas Tech in the win that ended a two-game skid for Texas Tech.
The Mavericks endured a six-minute drought in the first half but still managed to stay close behind 5-of-12 shooting from 3-point range. Wallace scored all 11 of her first-half points in the final 6:47, hitting three 3-pointers and a field goal to tie Tech at 28 at the break.
The Lady Raiders struggled to take control early but put together an 11-0 run to go up 48-33 with 8:38 remaining in the game. The Mavericks had a tough time finding the basket, getting only two field goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half.
UTA closed the gap to 10 points with 2:28 remaining when Tojjinay Thompson hit two free throws. But the Mavericks could get no closer.
Chesley Dabbs and Jordan Murphree each added 11 points for the Lady Raiders (7-3). Tech made 11 of its 21 shots, or 52 percent, in the second half.
UTA will be back to action on Sunday (12/10) in Ft. Worth as the Mavericks look to end their three game skid at TCU. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Prior to the game UTA's Maverick Club will be hosting a pre-game brunch at Blue Mesa Grille (1600 South University Drive) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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