Seattle U 60, New Mexico State 54
Seattle U remained the only unbeaten team in WAC play with a 60-54 win at New Mexico State Thursday. With the win, the Redhawks improve to 7-6 on the season and 4-0 in WAC play. The Aggies drop to 9-6 overall and 3-2 in the conference.
Seattle U shot 40 percent from the field, 22 percent from three-point range and 53 percent from the free throw line on the game. NM State connected on 33 percent from the field, 22 percent from beyond the arc and 55 percent from the charity stripe on the game. The Redhawks the rebounding battle, 44-39.
Kacie Sowell posted her WAC-leading eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Danesia Williamson led all players with 22 points, while Stefanie Gilbreath added 17.
Louisiana Tech 71, Texas State 58
Louisiana Tech defeated Texas State 71-58 Thursday for its 500th program victory at Thomas Assembly Center. With the win, the Lady Techsters improve to 7-7 on the season and 3-1 in WAC play. The Bobcats drop to 6-9 on the season and 0-5 in the WAC.
LA Tech shot 42 percent from the field, 50 percent from beyond the arc and 60 percent from the free throw line in the win. Texas State connected on 35 percent from the field, 33 percent from downtown and 44 percent from the line. The Lady Techsters dominated the boards, 52-34.
Kelia Shelton paced the Lady Techsters with 18 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Whitney Frazier added a double-double of 15 points and 15 boards.
Diamond Ford led Texas State with 25 points.
Idaho 68, Denver 60
In a game that went back and forth, Idaho defeated Denver 68-60 at Magness Arena Thursday. With the win, the Vandals improve to 5-10 overall and 2-2 in the WAC. The Pioneers drop to 8-8 on the season and 3-2 in WAC play.
Idaho shot 36 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 80 percent from the free throw line. DU connected on 32 percent from the floor, 23 percent from downtown and 64 percent from the line. The Vandals won the battle of the boards, 50-44.
Alyssa Charlston led Idaho with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Stacey Barr added 17 points, while Addie Schivo tallied 16.
Theresa Wirth paced DU with 17 points, while Maiya Michel added 10.
UTSA 58, UT Arlington 57
UTSA held on for a 58-57 win at UT Arlington Thursday. With the win, the Roadrunners improve to 8-8 on the year and 2-3 in the WAC. The Mavericks fall to 3-11 on the season and 1-3 in league play.
UTSA shot 30 percent from the field, 36 percent from three-point range and 73 percent from the free throw line on the game. UTA connected on 40 percent from the field, 33 percent from downtown and 63 percent from the charity stripe. The Roadrunners edged the Mavericks on the boards, 42-40.
Kamra King led UTSA with 23 points and eight rebounds.
UTA was paced by Malaika Green with 12 points and Laila Suleiman with 11.