Stephen F. Austin
Howard Payne
Ladyjacks Victorious in Exhibition
11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Nov. 2, 2012
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Sophomore Porsha Roberts scored 17 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to guide the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks to a 73-42 victory over Howard Payne in an exhibition contest Friday night at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. SFA held the outmanned Yellow Jackets to 25 percent from the field, and allowed no one in double figures.
The Ladyjacks jumped out to an early seven-point lead, and would push their advantage to as many as 24 points in the opening half. SFA used its size and athleticism to its advantage outrebounding the Yellow Jackets, 59-41, including 20 offense rebounds.
SFA shot 35 percent from the floor while building its advantage to as many as 24 points in the first half. The Ladyjacks' defense pressure caused problems for Howard Payne throughout the game. The Yellow Jackets were held to seven field goals in the opening half, and never got above 30 percent for the game.
The Yellow Jackets never mounted a serious challenge in the second, pulling within 15 points early in the half but SFA rattled off a 16-4 run to push its advantage to 27 points.
The Ladyjacks got everyone involved in the offense, taking advantage of a balanced scoring attack. SFA had seven players score at least five points led by Roberts' double-double performance. Sophomore Tierany Henderson added 10 points in 19 minutes, while Ashlee Mells came off the bench to add seven points and five rebounds.
The Ladyjacks return to action Friday when the open regular-season play against Louisiana-Monroe. The game is slated to begin at 6 p.m. from the Johnson Coliseum, and will be a doubleheader with the SFA men.
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