CANYON, Texas – The #7 Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M connected 13 times from behind the arc on Thursday night as they rolled past the Cameron Aggies in Lone Star Conference action, 75-59 at Aggie Gym in Lawton, Oklahoma.
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WT opened the first quarter with strong defensive pressure, generating two steals and converting turnovers into points.
Claire Graham's fast break 3-pointer at 7:28 initiated the scoring for the Lady Buffs, setting a competitive tone.
Kyla Kane contributed significantly with a jump shot and a fast break 3-pointer, helping maintain momentum.
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The quarter witnessed multiple lead changes, with
Henley West tying the game at 9-9 with a jumper at 3:43. Despite Cameron's attempts to pull ahead, including a 3-pointer by Kloe Heidebrecht, the Lady Buffs closed the quarter effectively.
Kenadee Winfrey's 3-pointer with 42 seconds left ensured the Lady Buffs held a narrow 15-14 lead at the end of the first quarter.
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West Texas A&M took control in the second quarter with a strong offensive performance. The team went on a 12–0 run, highlighted by Kane's two 3-pointers at 8:20 and 6:43, which extended their lead significantly. West contributed with consecutive jumpers from the paint, further expanding the margin.
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Defensively, the Lady Buffs limited Cameron's scoring opportunities, allowing only two field goals in the quarter. Cameron's only score from the free-throw line came at 2:31. By the end of the quarter, the Lady Buffs led 38–19, firmly establishing their advantage.
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West Texas A&M began the third quarter with a strong offensive push, highlighted by Graham's two consecutive 3-pointers within the first minute, setting the tone for the quarter. Kane and
Randi Harding followed with successful shots from beyond the arc, contributing to a 15-point lead at the 6:55 mark.
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Throughout the quarter, the Lady Buffs maintained their momentum with effective ball movement, recording six assists.
Taylor Haggan's layup at 4:53 extended the lead further. Despite Cameron's attempts to close the gap, including a 3-pointer from Mercedes Mancha, the Lady Buffs ended the quarter leading 66–40, showcasing a balanced attack and solid defense.
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The Lady Buffs began the fourth quarter with a slight momentum shift, as
Chloe Callahan connected on a jumper following
Brooklyn Scurry's assist at 8:16. However, Cameron responded quickly with a 3-pointer by Mancha at 7:53, maintaining their offensive pressure.
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Despite a challenging shooting phase, the Lady Buffs managed to find success with
Hollie Stalder scoring a layup with 6:25 remaining, followed by a 3-pointer from
Presley Kane at 5:27, extending their lead. Cameron attempted to rally, but the visitor's defense held firm, highlighted by Winfrey's steal with 4:17 left on the clock.
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The quarter concluded with the Lady Buffs maintaining their advantage despite a late surge from Cameron, who added points in the final minute.
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Kane led West Texas A&M with 14 points and six rebounds, converting all four of her three-point attempts. Graham added 13 points and distributed five assists while making three of six shots from beyond the arc. West was the top scorer with 18 points and contributed a block. Winfrey recorded two steals and added three points.
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The Lady Buffs close out their LSC road trip on Saturday afternoon as they take on the Oklahoma Christian Lady Eagles with tipoff set for 1:00 p.m. at the Payne Athletic Center.
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