In the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament in a fighter battle (WNIT), South of Texas In Houston, H & PE Arena had 54-50 of St. Mary on Thursday night.
The protection of the tigers and the scoring on time provided the victory and passed to the next stage of the postseason game.
Texas South, jumped to an early lead by approaching two-speed three pointers from the Watchman Daeja Holmes. Holmes, who finished 12 points, Holmes, which reflected his performance after the game, “I felt confident in this evening. My teammates set me perfectly, and we must start against a team like Holy Mary.”
Saint Mary’s game along the game, withdrawled back through the game with Maia Jones, who charged the gures. Jones added 14 points and kept his team in a surprising distance.
“We gave everything,” said Jones. “Texas played southern hard protection, but I am proud of how we compete until the last noise.”
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The dominant of the tigers is withdrawn proved to be very important because of San Mary’s oversight. Aylasia Fantroy, who holds six rebounds and scored eight points, stressed the team’s work in his post.
Texas Southern Head coach Vernette Skeete, praised the team’s sustainability of tigers for the first time.
“We need to get this money. We are there; we must play, we said.” Now there is no run. That’s the life of life. That’s what I hope to teach in each element – we need to get this money. “
Next Tigers will face Louisiana Tech, March 24, Ruston, Louisiana on Monday Louisiana Tech.