In a nail-biting contest held at the Jack and Mabel Student Life Center, Southwest fell short against Texas A&M University-San Antonio, losing 75-66. Despite a strong defensive showing and a balanced team effort, Southwest couldn't overcome Texas A&M-San Antonio's late-game composure and offensive resilience.

First-Half Struggles

Southwest opened the game with a strong first quarter, leading 20-13 thanks to Briana Montoya's sharpshooting from beyond the arc. Montoya delivered an impressive performance, scoring 22 points, including six three-pointers, and keeping her team in contention. However, the team faltered in the second quarter, where Texas A&M-San Antonio outscored them 23-14, taking a slim lead into halftime.

Offensive Highs and Defensive Grit

Southwest shot slightly better from the field (34.7%) than their opponents, but their struggles at the free-throw line (54.5%) were a major setback. Karinna Ortiz contributed 12 points off the bench, while Hailee Brandon added 10 points and five rebounds, showcasing a well-rounded effort from the squad.

Defensively, Southwest held Texas A&M-San Antonio to just 33.3% shooting, but they couldn't capitalize on the defensive stops. Rebounding remained close, with Southwest grabbing 49 boards to Texas A&M-San Antonio's 47.

Turnovers Prove Costly

Turnovers were the Achilles' heel for Southwest, committing 16 to Texas A&M-San Antonio's nine. Despite this, the team showed flashes of brilliance with 15 assists, indicating the potential for a more cohesive offensive approach in future games.

Player Spotlight

Montoya's stellar performance was the highlight for Southwest, but her efforts were not enough to secure the win. Beverly Bradley contributed defensively with four rebounds and four assists, while Macie Werdel added nine points with clutch shooting late in the game.