Saturday, November 18, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NM — The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team (1-2) stepped up defensively in its first win of the season and made a statement. The Hounds limited New Mexico Highlands (1-3) to a .222 shooting percentage and earned a 53-34 victory Saturday afternoon at the John A. Wilson Complex. Kaylee Edgemon led the way with 11 points, while Shelby Jones poured in 10 points.

On the Defensive Side

• Eastern's 34 points allowed against a NCAA Division II opponent were the fewest since a 68-36 win over Adams State on November 26, 2006
• The last time the Hounds held any team under 40 points came in a 75-36 victory over University of the Southwest (NAIA) in the 2013 season

 
Inside the Series

• The victory was ENMU's third straight in the series with New Mexico Highlands
• Eastern improved to 37-8 against the Cowgirls
• On the road, the Hounds are 14-6 against NMHU

 
Inside the Numbers

• The Hounds held a decisive 39-27 edge in rebounding which included an 18-8 lead on the offensive glass
• Eastern held an 18-9 advantage in points off turnovers
• The Greyhounds 11 steals nearly doubled the previous season high (6 against South Dakota Mines)
• Daeshi McCants chipped in six points and five rebounds
• Jasmine Hotchkins added eight points
• Mikaehla Connor had five points, nine caroms and a pair of steals
• Ari Baca paced Highlands with 11 points and seven boards

 
Up Next

• The Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team will head to Canyon, Texas next week for West Texas A&M's Pak-a-Sak Tournament
• The Hounds' first game will be on Friday at 11 a.m. MT, against 2016-17 NCAA Division II Tournament participant, Colorado State-Pueblo