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TYLER, Texas — The University of the Southwest women's basketball delivered one of its strongest performances of the season on Thursday evening, securing a 68–55 win over Texas College inside Gus Taylor Gym. The Mustangs controlled the tempo from start to finish, improving to 7–18 overall behind a dominant offensive display led by Karinna Ortiz and Seniya Wilson.
Southwest set the tone early by knocking down three straight three‑pointers in the opening minutes and never relinquished the lead after the first quarter. The Mustangs held a 13–9 advantage after the opening frame before erupting for 24 points in the second quarter. Powered by six first‑half threes from Ortiz and timely perimeter shooting from Macie Werdel, Southwest entered halftime leading 37–20.
Ortiz delivered a standout performance, finishing with 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including a remarkable 7-of-9 from beyond the arc. Wilson added 21 points while contributing four rebounds and three assists. Together, the duo accounted for more than two‑thirds of the team's scoring output and provided the offensive consistency that kept the Mustangs in control throughout the night.
Southwest finished the game shooting 48.1 percent from three, converting 13 total three‑pointers, its most efficient long‑range performance of the season. Werdel added 14 points and four threes while also pulling down seven rebounds. In total, the Southwest starting lineup outscored the Texas College starters 66–23.
Texas College briefly threatened in the third quarter, shooting over 69 percent in the period and cutting the deficit to single digits. Southwest responded with poise, using another timely three from Ortiz and defensive stops to regain its rhythm. The Mustangs rebuilt their lead to 20 points late in the third, their largest margin of the night.
In the fourth quarter, Wilson scored eight points to help maintain control, and Southwest closed the game by converting critical free throws and limiting turnovers. The Mustangs matched Texas College on the glass with 23 rebounds and committed only six turnovers, maintaining their composure during the Steers' late efforts to rally.
Southwest looks to continue this momentum into Saturday's game against Jarvis Christian.
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