The Howard Payne University women's basketball team lost to Mary Hardin-Baylor 71-60 in Belton, Texas, despite cutting the deficit to six points with 3:55 remaining in the game. UMHB outrebounded HPU 44-26, with 17 offensive rebounds contributing to 24 second chance points for UMHB. The Lady Jackets shot 43.6% from the field, struggling from deep at 14.3% on 14 attempts. The team will return home for their final three games of the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • UMHB outrebounded HPU 44-26
  • UMHB scored 24 second chance points from offensive rebounds
  • Lady Jackets shot 43.6% from the field
  • Lady Jackets shot 14.3% from deep on 14 attempts
State of Play
  • Howard Payne University women's basketball team lost to Mary Hardin-Baylor 71-60
  • The team will return home for their final three games of the regular season
What's Next

The Lady Jackets will host East Texas Baptist on Thursday, February 8th with tip-off set for 5:30 PM.

Bottom Line

The Howard Payne University women's basketball team's loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor and subsequent return home for the remaining regular season games signifies a crucial phase in their season trajectory.