CANYON, Texas – The #7 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M had four players in double-figures led by a career high 21 points from sophomore Abby Spurgin as WT rolled past the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls, 100-59 during the opening day of the Pak-A-Sak Thanksgiving Classic at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
 
THE BASICS
The Matchup: #7 West Texas A&M 100, New Mexico Highlands 59
Records: West Texas A&M (5-0), New Mexico Highlands (2-4)
Venue: First United Bank Center
Location: Canyon, Texas
 
LEADING THE WAY (Statistical Leaders):
 - Points: Abby Spurgin (WT, 21 Points), Jordyn Lewis (NMHU, 17 Points)
 - Rebounds: Allyah George (NMHU, 10 Rebounds), Abby Spurgin (WT, 6 Rebounds), Braylyn Dollar (WT, 6 Rebounds)
 - Assists: Megan Gamble (WT, 9 Assists), Reagan Haynes (WT, 8 Assists)
 - Steals: Megan Gamble (WT, 3 Steals), Reagan Haynes (WT, 3 Steals)
 - Blocks: Lucy Burke (WT, 1 Blocks)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- West Texas A&M was led offensively by Abby Spurgin who scored a career-high 21 points as the sophomore went 9-of-15 from the floor and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe followed by Tyesha Taylor, Megan Gamble and Lexy Hightower with 12 points each.
-  Jordyn Lewis led the way for the Cowgirls with 17 points as the senior went 5-of-14 from the floor and 3-of-9 from behind the arc followed by Allyah George with 15 points to go along with 10 rebounds for the double-double.
 
FIRST HALF:
- The Lady Buffs went 21-of-31 (67.7%) from the floor including 6-of-14 (42.9%) from behind the arc and 5-of-10 (50%) from the free throw line with 17 rebounds (two offensive, 15 defensive), 17 assists, seven turnovers, one block and six steals.
- New Mexico Highlands finished the first half going 11-of-29 (37.9%) from the floor including 5-of-10 (50%) from deep and 1-of-2 (50%) from the free throw line with 12 rebounds (four offensive, eight defensive), eight assists, 13 turnovers, no blocks and two steals.

SECOND HALF:
- WT finished the game going 41-of-67 (61.2%) from the floor including 9-of-25 (36%) from deep and 9-of-18 (50%) from the free throw line with 39 total rebounds (nine offensive, 30 defensive), 31 assists, 16 turnovers, 13 steals and one blocks in the win.
- The Cowgirls went 23-of-58 (39.7%) from the field including 7-of-17 (41.2%) from behind the arc and 6-of-9 (66.7%) from the charity stripe with 23 rebounds (six offensive, 17 defensive), 16 assists, 24 turnovers, seven steals and no blocks on the afternoon.
 
UP NEXT:
The Lady Buffs return to action tomorrow afternoon as they host the ThunderWolves of Colorado State-Pueblo in the finale of the Pak-A-Sak WT Thanksgiving Classic, tipoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT.