RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas women's basketball team recorded another stellar defensive performance, defeating Howard Payne 65-41 at the UTD Activity Center Thursday night.
The Comets (17-6) started off strong, outscoring the Lady Jackets (4-20) 21-9 in the opening period. UTD went on to take a 35-14 lead into halftime.
The home team shot 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from the field in the third quarter and would lead by as many as 27 points before ending the night with the 24-point victory.
Thursday's performance marked the 10th time this season a Comet opponent has scored 50 points or less, including seven of the last eight contests.
UTD shot 44.3 percent (27-for-61) overall, 4-for-17 from three-point range and 7-of-12 from the free throw line. They also recorded 47 rebounds, 19 assists, 17 turnovers, six blocks and 10 steals.
HPU shot 28.3 percent (15-for-53) from the floor, 3-for-20 from outside and 8-of-16 at the line with 29 boards, 11 assists, 19 turnovers, one block and six steals.
UTD has held its opponents to under 30 percent shooting eight times this year.
UT Dallas Notes
- Junior forward
Addy Self paced the Comets with 15 points on 7-of-12 shooting. She also had five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals.
- Senior guard
Alex Bowman was 6-of-8 for 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal.
- Senior
Cierra Trigg posted nine points off the bench, hitting a couple of three-point shots.
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Trystan Clark had six points, three assists and two steals.
- Freshman guard
Jayla Lewis also added six points.
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Liv Pedigo added four points and six rebounds.
- Junior guard
Raven Busby had a career-high eight rebounds.
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Amanda Crowninshield dished out four assists.
Howard Payne Notes
- Kate Buchanan led the Lady Jackets with nine points.
- Kiana Henning had eight points and four assists.
- Caitlyn Panuco and Azaylee Santos each grabbed six rebounds.
- Santos also dished out four assists.
Up Next
UTD will play its final game of the 2024-25 season at home Saturday against Hardin-Simmons at 1 p.m. The Comets will honor its five seniors after the game.
