HOBBS, N.M. – The University of the Southwest women's basketball team capped off a dominant three-game homestand with victories over Navajo Tech University on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, outscoring the Skyhawks by a combined 217-132 in the series.
Southwest opened the week on Monday with a convincing 71-43 victory. The Lady Mustangs jumped out to a 25-11 first-quarter lead and never looked back, using defensive pressure and balanced scoring to control the game from start to finish. Jerze Lawson led Southwest with 14 points, while Ania Morgan added 12. Hazel Lord finished with eight points and nine rebounds, and the Lady Mustangs forced 15 turnovers while holding Navajo Tech to just 27.4% shooting from the field. Southwest also owned the glass, outrebounding the Skyhawks 60-46.
The Lady Mustangs followed with another dominant performance Tuesday, defeating Navajo Tech 70-35. Southwest turned defense into offense throughout the contest, forcing 29 turnovers and converting them into 25 points. A strong bench effort fueled the win, accounting for 49 points. Kara Morgan paced the team with 12 points, while Saleen Longoria added nine and Jerze Lawson contributed eight. Southwest outscored Navajo Tech 48-14 over the second and third quarters to put the game away.
Wednesday's finale saw the Lady Mustangs complete the sweep with a 76-54 victory. Southwest raced out to a 28-13 first-quarter lead and maintained control throughout the afternoon. Ania Morgan led all Southwest scorers with 18 points, including four three-pointers. Cathryn Gaona recorded a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Grace Mestas grabbed 12 rebounds. The Lady Mustangs dominated the boards 59-39 and received another major lift from the bench, which scored 41 points.
Over the three-game series, Southwest showcased its depth, defensive intensity and rebounding strength, improving its early-season momentum with three consecutive victories. The Lady Mustangs consistently controlled the paint, won the rebounding battle and forced turnovers that led to easy scoring opportunities as they completed the home sweep of Navajo Tech.
Up Next
The Lady Mustangs will face Nelson University (Arizona) on Thursday and Friday, looking to finish the week with five straight victories.
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