Photo Credit: Tony Baker, NMTXSports.com

HOBBS, N.M. – Junior Aaliyah Wheatfall scored a team-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the floor, but Embry-Riddle University used a second-half surge to defeat University of the Southwest 99-63 Saturday evening at the Maddox Student Life Center.
 
Freshman Harlei Hacessa scored seven points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.
 
Junior Catarina Garicia chipped in seven points and recorded a pair of steals.
 
Junior Aaliyah Austin added five points and handed out five assists.
 
As a team the Mustangs converted 41 percent (22-of-53) from the field.
 
Embry-Riddle (1-0) shot 50 percent (34-of-67) from the field and was 8-of-12 from beyond the arc.
 
The Lady Mustangs (0-1) return to action Oct. 27 and 28 at the Northern New Mexico Tournament.