CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M nearly went wire-to-wire on Saturday afternoon as they led for all but 25 seconds in a 75-51 Lone Star Conference victory over the rival Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico in front of over 1,100 fans on Hall of Champions Weekend at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
Haylei Janssens led the way offensively for the Lady Buffs as the Moreno Valley, California product went 4-of-10 from the floor including 2-of-5 from deep and 4-of-6 from the stripe for a game-high 14 points to go along with six boards, one assist and two steals.
Jayla Burgess also finished in double-figures as the freshman went 5-of-6 from the field for 11 points with a team-high eight rebounds,
The Lady Buffs finished the afternoon going 28-of-69 (40.6%) from the field including 10-of-28 (35.7%) from behind the arc and 9-of-12 (75%) from the free throw line with 52 rebounds (12 offensive, 40 defensive), 18 assists, 16 turnover, five blocks and eight steals.
Natalie Stice paced the ENMU offense as the Tahoka product went 4-of-19 from the floor and 2-of-10 from deep for a team-high 13 points to go along with six rebounds, two assists and five steals. The Hounds finished the game going 17-of-69 (24.6%) from the field including 3-of-17 (17.6%) from behind the arc and 14-of-19 (73.7%) from the stripe with 43 rebounds, seven assists, 14 turnovers, one block and 10 steals.
The Lady Buffs wrap up their four-game homestand on Tuesday night as they welcome the Cameron Aggies to the First United Bank Center for Lone Star Conference action with tipoff set for 2 p.m. in Canyon.
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