WICHITA FALLS, Texas – The #14 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M failed to find a rhythm offensively on Thursday night as they turned the ball over a season-high 24 times to snap an 11-game win streak over the rival Mustangs of MSU Texas in front of over 1,000 fans at D.L. Ligon Coliseum in Lone Star Conference action.
 
THE BASICS
The Matchup: MSU Texas 66, #14 West Texas A&M 61
Records: West Texas A&M (16-3, 8-3 LSC), MSU Texas (7-11, 4-7 LSC)
Venue: D.L. Ligon Coliseum
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Series History (Streak): Lady Buffs lead 51-15 (L1)
 
LEADING THE WAY (Statistical Leaders)
 - Points: Deleyah Harris (WT, 18 Points), Chelcie Kizart (MSU, 15 Points)
 - Rebounds: Megan Gamble (WT, 8 Rebounds), Haevyn Risley (MSU, 8 Rebounds)
 - Assists: Megan Gamble (WT, 9 Assists), Chelcie Kizart (MSU, 4 Assists), Mica Schneider (MSU, 4 Assists)
 - Steals: Deleyah Harris (WT, 3 Steals), Megan Gamble (WT, 3 Steals), Liz Cathcart (MSU, 3 Steals)
 - Blocks: Abby Spurgin (WT, 2 Blocks), Braylyn Dollar (WT, 2 Blocks), Anni Scholl (MSU, 2 Blocks)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- West Texas A&M was led offensively by Deleyah Harris who went 7-of-12 from the floor and 4-of-8 from the free throw line to end the night with 18 points followed by Tyesha Taylor with 11, Megan Gamble grabbed eight rebounds to go along with nine assists.
- Chelcie Kizart led the way for the Mustangs as she went 5-of-9 from the floor and 2-of-3 from behind the arc to score 15 points on the night followed by Liz Cathcart with 11, Haevyn Risley grabbed a team-high eight rebounds while Kizart and Mica Schneider dished out four assists each.
 
FIRST HALF
- The Lady Buffs went 13-of-28 (46.4%) from the floor in the opening half including 1-of-6 (16.7%) from behind the arc and 5-of-8 (62.5%) from the free throw line with 20 rebounds (six offensive, 14 defensive), nine assists, 13 turnovers, three blocks and seven steals.
- MSU finished the first half going 12-of-36 (33.3%) from the floor including 2-of-7 (29%) from deep and 4-of-8 (50%) from the charity stripe with 22 rebounds (12 offensive, 10 defensive), seven assists, nine turnovers, four blocks and seven steals.

SECOND HALF
- WT finished the game going 24-of-52 (46.2%) from the floor including 1-of-9 (11.1%) from behind the arc and 12-of-22 (54.5%) from the charity stripe with 36 rebounds (10 offensive, 26 defensive), 17 assists, 24 turnovers, six blocks and 13 steals on the night.
- The Mustangs went 22-of-62 (35.5%) from the field including 4-of-9 (44.4%) from deep and 18-of-24 (75%) from the free throw line with 39 total rebounds (16 offensive, 23 defensive), 14 assists, 17 turnovers, six blocks and 11 steals in the win.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Buffs continue their Lone Star Conference road trip on Saturday afternoon as they head to Lawton, Oklahoma to take on the Cameron Aggies with tipoff set for 2 p.m. at Aggie Gym.