Lady Hawks Basketball Fall to Odessa College in Monday Evening Battle

Monday night's action saw a tough ending for the Lady Hawks as Odessa College secured a 63-56 win over Howard College. 

The Lady Hawks got to work early with a 15-12 lead over the visitors in the first stanza. The second frame saw Odessa put up 18 points to the Lady Hawks 14 for a 30-29 lead for the Wrangler at the half. 

The third quarter ultimately put the Lady Hawks down as the visitors added 19 points to Howard's 13. The final frame saw an evenly match offense with both teams putting up 14 but eventually ending in a 7-point loss for Howard College.

'' We had too many turnovers and didn't rebound the ball well. If you allow a team 50 extra possessions, you are supposed to lose. This was a good wakeup call and we have to be better heading to Clarendon on Thursday'', stated Head Coach Al Davis. 

The loss to Odessa College sees the Lady Hawks' record move to 20-7 overall and 9-2 in conference play. 

Makayla Ellison had 16 points at 6-16 from the field, 2-7 from the three and 2-4 from the line with eight rebounds, one assist and two steals. 

Aubrey Lawrence and Kailyn Berry totaled 14 points each with four steals a-piece. 

Lawrence was 6-11 from the field, and 2-5 from the three with eight rebounds and one assist. 

Berry was 3-12 from the field with one made three and a 7-10 finish from the line. Berry led the team with 11 rebounds and a blocked shot. 

As a group, the Lady Hawks were 34.5% from the field, 17.9% from the three and 55% from the line with 13 steals, two blocked shots, and 27 turnovers. 

Up next for the Lady Hawks is a trip to Clarendon Thursday, Feb. 26, with a 5:45 p.m. tip-off time.