Jan. 18, 2006

Final Stats

EDMOND,Okla. - The No. 7 South Central Regional Lions (9-7, 1-0) started up division play Wednesday as they traveled to Edmond, Okla., to face UCO, defeating the Bronchos 67-55. Just a few hours before tip-off, the women were named the No. 7 team in the South Central Regional rankings announced by the NCAA.

In game one of conference action, the Lions found themselves down at the half, but came back roaring in the second, scoring six points within the first 1:30 of the final period.

Rashida Wilson started the comeback with two back-to-back steals, scoring a layup and two good free throws to bring the Lions up by three, 27-24. Portia Mitchell came back just a few seconds later to sink an easy layup as she was left at the basket all alone to give the Lions a 29-24 edge.

The Lions continued to take over the second half, never allowing the Bronchos to catch up. A&M-C held UCO to just 32.8% from field goal range and scored 16 more points in the paint (34-18).

Rashia Wilson led all scorers with a season high of 20 points. She also recorded six steals and seven boards to lead the way. "Piggy" Mosely recorded her second consecutive double-double and fifth for the season, with 11 points and 14 boards. Andrea Lewis also contributed for the night scoring 11.

Cassidy Pillow was the leading scorer for the Bronchos tallying 19 points and six boards.

The Lions will head home to face Northeastern State on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. The official mascot for the Dallas Mavericks "Mavs Man" will make a special appearance for Saturday's contest. For tickets call the athletic department at (903) 886-5558.

Lion Post-Game Notes
- The Lions are now 3-1 under head coach Denny Downing when opening up division play
- The 12 point win over UCO is the second best deficit under Downing in opening division games. The last time the Lions defeated a team by more than 12 points was in Downing's second season against Texas A&M-Kingsville whey they beat the Javelinas 76-44.
- Guard Rashida Wilson broke a career and game high with six steals.
- Katedria "Piggy" Mosely posted a second consecutive double-double, after recording 15 points and 13 boards against A&M-Corpus Christi last Sunday. Mosely ended the night with 11 points and 14 boards. Mosely's 14 rebounds ties a season high. She now has five double-double's for the season, tying a career high in double-doubles.
- The Lions are just five wins away from tying 14 wins, the most victories ever recorded by a women's basketball team at A&M-Commerce