RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas women's basketball team lost its home-opener 64-54 to Oklahoma Baptist at the Activity Center Saturday afternoon.
The visiting Bison (3-1) led 20-16 after the first quarter and extended the advantage to 32-24 at halftime. The Comets (0-3) cut the deficit to four points early in the third quarter. OBU held off UTD, leading by as many as 18 before coming up with the 10-point victory.
The Comets shot 34 percent (18-for-53) from the floor, 8-of-21 from three-point range and 10-of-12 at the free throw line. They also recorded 35 rebounds, 15 assists, 17 turnovers, seven blocks and two steals.
The Bison made 37.5 percent (24-of-64) of their shots, were 8-of-27 from outside and 8-of-15 at the line, with 44 boards, 14 assists, 13 turnovers, six blocks and six steals.
UT Dallas Performances
- Junior guard
Umi Otsuka led UTD with 18 points, going 3-for-4 from three-point territory. She also dished out three assists and grabbed four rebounds.
- Guard Anna Yelln scored eight points to go with four rebounds, two assists and a pair of blocked shots.
- Senior forward
Addy Self recorded seven points, two assists, a block and a steal.
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Clara Paynter added six points off the bench, hitting a pair of three-pointers.
- Freshman
Danielle Oyakhire had six rebounds and three blocks.
- Senior guard
Raven Busby grabbed six boards.
Oklahoma Baptist Performances
- Jaedyn Getman led OBU with 20 points and three steals while posting 10 rebounds.
- Katelyn Davis netted 18 points with four assists.
- Brenna Butler led all players with 12 rebounds to go with six points and three assists.
Up Next
UTD will open the Puerto Rico Clasico on Tuesday in Bayamon. They will face Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras at 1 p.m. CT.
