Goodwell, OK —Oklahoma Panhandle State University's women's basketball team suffered a tough loss against Our Lady of the Lake University, with a final score of 55-40. The Aggies held their ground in the first half, but the Saints gained momentum in the second half to secure the win.

Despite a strong start with a 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, the Aggies struggled to maintain the pace as OLLU pulled away in the second half. After a low-scoring second quarter that saw Panhandle State trail by one at halftime, the Saints found their stride in the third, outscoring the Aggies 20-11. They ultimately sealed the game with a 15-9 fourth quarter favoring OLLU.

Diana Santos led the Aggies with 9 points and was dominant on the boards, grabbing nine rebounds. Zamari Reece contributed 6 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 4-for-4. Jamiah Clay and Heidi Rodriguez added energy on both ends, each putting up notable efforts on defense with two and three steals, respectively.

Key players like Lyric Carpenter and Mariah Gardner provided support, with Carpenter adding 4 points and Gardner scoring 5, including a three-pointer. The Aggies' defensive play included eight steals, showing their commitment to challenging OLLU's offense. However, turnovers proved costly, as the Aggies committed 16 turnovers compared to OLLU's 11.

With this game, the Aggies hold a 0-3 record for the season.

Upcoming
The Aggies will look to regroup as they prepare to face Central Christian College on November 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm.