TYLER, TX---The Lady Mustangs played one of their best games of the season when it mattered most on Thursday night. USW took down Texas College 84-76 to start off their 4-game road trip. The conference win puts the Mustangs conference record at 5-10 with their biggest game of the season coming up Saturday. The Lady Mustangs make the short trip from Tyler over to Hawkins to take on Jarvis Christian. With a victory, the Lady Mustangs would be in the driver seat for the final tournament spot. 

"We're a team that has been thrown countless obstacles this season. Regardless we respond in a positive way. Texas College is a tough, physical team and we matched there style, playing fast and taking great shots and making the most out of opportunities. 4 players in double figures, 2 players having career highs! We are in charge of our own destiny. I'm excited to see how we finish out." said Head Coach Devonte Brewer. 

Junior Harlei Haceesa scored a career-high 26 points on 9-14 shooting on Thursday. The forward played in 38 minutes and was 2-5 from the 3-PT line and 6-6 from the FT line. Haceesa also had 4 rebounds, 4 assists. Isabel Rodriguez (18 points), Shanyce Cabrales (16 points), and Rhianna Bortoli (15 points) all were in double-figure scoring. The 16 points by Cabrales is a career-high for her here at USW. 

The Lady Mustangs shot 52.7% from the field and got to the free-throw line 27 times in the game.