CANYON, Texas –West Texas A&M handed the #24 Patriots of UT Tyler their first defeat since November 11
th on Saturday afternoon as long scoring runs and strong defense lifted the Lady Buffs to a 73-54 Lone Star Conference crossover matchup at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
Kyla Kane paced the West Texas A&M offense as the Wellington product went 9-of-12 from the floor including 5-of-6 from behind the arc for a team-high 23 points to go along with five rebounds, one assist and a steal.
Nyalam Thabach finished with a double-double as the senior went 7-of-11 from the floor to score 18 points to go along with 14 rebounds.
The Lady Buffs finished the afternoon going 29-of-53 (54.7%) from the field including 10-of-19 (52.6%) from deep and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from the free throw line to go along with 36 rebounds (four offensive, 32 defensive), 16 assists, 11 turnovers, five blocks and four steals.
The Patriots were led by Brooklyn Palmer as the junior from O'Fallon, Missouri went 7-of-10 from the floor including 4-of-6 from deep and 3-of-3 from the line for a team-high 21 points to go along with two rebounds, one assist and two steals. UTT finished the game going 20-of-62 (32.3%) from the floor including 8-of-24 (33.3%) from deep and 6-of-9 (66.7%) from the stripe to go along with 29 rebounds, 11 assists, eight turnovers, no blocks and five steals.
The Lady Buffs begin the second half the Lone Star Conference schedule as they continue their homestand on Thursday night, welcoming the Cameron Aggies to the First United Bank Center for Paint the Floor Pink Night with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. in Canyon.
Thursday's Game Promotions
- Help the Lady Buffs raise awareness for Breast Cancer at the 2nd Annual "Paint the Floor Pink" event. Members of Buff Nation will be given pink streamers upon entry into the FUBC, when the Lady Buffs score their first point of the game fans will throw the streamers on the court.
- Fan Giveaway - WT Breast Cancer Awareness Shirt Giveaway
- Toot'n Totum Thursday - Kids in Free & Adults are ½ Off
