PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Woman's Basketball (18-8, 13-7 LSC) took the home victory on Thursday afternoon, 60-52, against St. Edward's University (11-17, 7-12 LSC) at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.

Ishuana Hunter led the Greyhounds during the evening with a total of 14 points, while Nataya Lockett contributed 11 points. The game was a battle between the teams until the Greyhounds pulled ahead in the second half with their free throws. Tatiana Platonova shot 100% with six for six free throws.

Kaitlyn Edmondson led the team with nine rebounds, while Hunter following with six. Julieta Ceja also made contributions with six points and six rebounds.

Both teams were going head-to-head for the win tonight while trading points back and forth. The teams were neck and neck trading off the lead until the Greyhounds ultimately pulled ahead in the fourth quarter. With the help of three free throws from Victoria Barrera, ENMU pulled the lead and stayed ahead. The rest of the team contributed to the win at the end of the game through their free throws and defensive plays.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE

• The Greyhounds found 36 points in the paint while the Hilltoppers only found 18. The score was tied a total of 11 times with eight lead changes.
• The Greyhounds finished with a 38.9 field goal percentage. St. Edward's compiled a field goal percentage of 35.4.
• Eastern pulled ahead in their record against St. Edward's University, making it 4-3.
• ENMU plays their next game, facing St. Mary's University at home. The two teams meet on Saturday, February 22, here in Portales at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena, beginning at 1:00 p.m.