WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Lions Lose to Northeastern State, 76-59

After an early 2-2 tie, Northeastern State went ahead on a free throw and for the remainder of the contest en route to a 76-59 win over host Texas A&M University-Commerce on Saturday afternoon.

The RiverHawks (18-5, 7-1 LSC North) solidified its spot at the top of the Lone Star Conference North Division as Jasmine Webb recorded a double double with a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds. She was joined in double figures by Jessica White, who added 10 points.

A&M-Commerce (4-16, 1-7 LSC North) was led by juniors Mattilyn McIntyre (pictured) and Genevieve Campbell, who scored 18 and 16 points, respectively.

After building an eight-point advantage, 27-19 with 7:05 left in the first half, the visitors went on a 16-0 run to put the margin at double digits for the remainder of the contest.

The Lions managed to outscore the RiverHawks in the second half by a 32 to 29 margin. An 8-0 spurt halfway through the second 20 minutes cut the deficit to 14, 60-46 with 7:51 left in the game.

Down the stretch, Northeastern State hit six of seven free throws to lead the RiverHawks to their seventh victory in eight outings.

A&M-Commerce will return to action on Wednesday night in Ada, Oklahoma at 6 p.m. against East Central.