ODESSA, Texas – The Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M had four players in double-figures highlighted by double-doubles from Tiana Parker and Braylyn Dollar on Thursday night as WT started fast and raced past UT Permian Basin in Lone Star Conference action at the Falcon Dome in Odessa, Texas.
 
THE BASICS
The Matchup: West Texas A&M 75, UT Permian Basin 46
Records: WT (13-3, 6-1 LSC), UTPB (6-8, 3-5 LSC)
Venue: Falcon Dome
Location: Odessa, Texas
Series History (Streak): Lady Buffs lead 9-1 (W7)
 
LEADING THE WAY (Statistical Leaders) 
- Points: Tiana Parker (WT, 16 Points), Delaney Nix (WT, 15 Points), Rory Carter (UTPB, 15 Points)
- Rebounds: Braylyn Dollar (WT, 12 Rebounds), Tiana Parker (WT, 11 Rebounds)
- Assists: Megan Gamble (WT, 9 Assists), Braylyn Dollar (WT, 3 Assists)
- Steals: Jordan Rogers (UTPB, 4 Steals), Alexus Quaadman (UTPB, 3 Steals)
- Blocks: Abby Spurgin (WT, 3 Blocks)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Lady Buffs were led by Tiana Parker who went 8-of-12 from the floor to lead all players with 16 points to go along with 11 rebounds for her third career double-double followed by Delaney Nix with 15 points, Braylyn Dollar added a double-double of her own with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds while Megan Gamble dished out nine assists to go along with eight boards and four points.
- UT Permian Basin was led offensively by Rory Carter who went 5-of-11 from the floor including 3-of-6 from behind the arc for a team-high 15 points to go along with three rebounds and two assists, Alexus Quaadman followed with 10 points to go along with a game-high three steals and five rebounds.
 
FIRST HALF
- The Lady Buffs finished the first half going 19-of-29 (65.5%) from the floor including 2-of-7 (28.6%) from behind the arc and 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the free throw line with 22 rebounds (five offensive, 17 defensive), 12 assists, nine turnovers, six steals and one block.
- UTPB went 8-of-27 (29.6%) from the field including 4-of-14 (28.6%) from deep and 4-of-6 (66.7%) from the charity stripe with 11 rebounds (three offensive, eight defensive), six assists, 11 turnovers, three steals and no blocks in the opening half. 
 
SECOND HALF
- WT finished the game going 32-of-55 (58.2%) from the floor including 3-of-11 (27.3%) from behind the arc and 8-of-13 (61.5%) from the free throw line with 50 total rebounds (12 offensive, 38 defensive), 19 assists, 22 turnovers, seven steals and three blocks.
- The Falcons went 18-of-61 (29.5%) From the field in the game including 5-of-26 (19.2%) from deep and 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the charity stripe with 21 rebounds (seven offensive, 14 defensive), 11 assists, 14 turnovers, 11 steals and no blocks in the loss.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Buffs wrap-up their Lone Star Conference road swing on Saturday afternoon as they head to Silver City, New Mexico to take on the Western New Mexico Mustangs with tipoff scheduled for 3 p.m. CT at Drag's Court.