FORT WORTH, Texas -- Texas Wesleyan tied a program record by hitting 15 triples, allowing the Rams to run past the John Brown University women's basketball team, 97-75, on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 19) inside the Sid Richardson Center.
The Golden Eagles (5-2, 0-2 Sooner Athletic) ran out to an early 11-4 lead, but Texas Wesleyan (4-1, 2-0) used a 23-7 run over the final 8:15 of the first quarter and never looked back as John Brown suffered a second straight defeat to open conference play.
Sophomore Emily Sanders scored a career-high 20 points, hitting four triples, and senior Tarrah Stephens contributed 19 points.
John Brown shot 43 percent from deep (9-of-21), but the Rams converted half of its 30 attempts from long range. The hosts also worked a 36-21 rebounding advantage.
Savanna Smith came off the bench to provide TXWES with 24 points, hitting 10-of-17 from the floor. Zionna Barbee produced 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting from behind the arc as a reserve as four Rams finished in double-figure scoring.
While both teams shot nearly 50 percent on the afternoon, the Golden Eagles committed six more turnovers, and allowed Wesleyan to convert six offensive rebounds into 12 points.
JBU returns to action on Monday afternoon (Nov. 21) when the Golden Eagles welcome Ecclesia (Ark.) to Bill George Arena in non-conference action. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. on the SAC Sports Network.
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