East Texas Baptist University came close to an upset against the University of Texas Dallas, but ultimately fell short with a final score of 67-63. Despite the loss, ETBU's Jayla Hall led with 18 points, Michaela James achieved a double-double, and Payton Hicks contributed 10 points along with four assists and rebounds. UTD's Blythe Williams scored 17 points, with UTD ultimately out-rebounding ETBU 36-35.

By the Numbers
  • ETBU shot 33% overall, 30% from the three-point line, and 75% from the free-throw line
  • UTD made 39% of their shots, was 4-of-21 from the three-point line (19%), and 21-of-24 from the free-throw line (87%)
State of Play
  • ETBU finished the regular season at 13-12 and 9-7 in the American Southwest Conference
  • ETBU will be the #5 seed in the ASC Tournament and will face #4 seed McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort, East Texas Baptist University fell short in their final home game, and will now be the #5 seed in the ASC Tournament facing #4 seed McMurry University.