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Ouachita opened its women’s basketball season with a 70-69 loss to Mississippi Christian, decided by a go-ahead basket with 12 seconds left. Kayden Porter scored a career-high 20 points for the Tigers, who led by as many as 11 before a dramatic final quarter.

By the Numbers
  • 70-69: Final score.
  • 11: Lead changes, including 7 in the fourth quarter.
  • 20: Points for Porter, a career high.
  • 21: Points for Mississippi Christian’s Kameron Sanders.
Yes, But

Ouachita’s offense produced 10 three-pointers and took a 69-68 lead with 19 seconds remaining, but Mississippi Christian scored the final basket and stopped the Tigers’ last possession.

What’s Next

Ouachita hosts the GAC/MIAA Challenge on Thursday and Friday, with its first game against Emporia State scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Tigers showed they can compete in a tight finish, but their season opener came down to one final defensive stop—and Mississippi Christian made the decisive play.