ETBU Falls Short to UTD in Final Home Game, Losing 67-63
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%)
- 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
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.
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