Box Score EDMOND, Okla. - Eastern New Mexico women's basketball fell 66-55 to Oklahoma Christian on Thursday evening at the Eagles' Nest in Edmond, Okla.
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Junior forward
Julieta Ceja paced the Hounds with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field. The Michoacan, Mexico native also pulled down nine rebounds and swatted three shots in 38 minutes of action. Ceja added two assists and a steal in the losing effort.
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Senior forward
Chloe Dallas recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Dallas shot 5-of-16 from the field and 5-of-10 from the free-throw line while contributing three steals, two assists and a block in 28 minutes.
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Junior guard
Aaliyah Smith contributed nine points off 3-of-11 shooting, including 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. Smith added four rebounds, two assists and a steal in 27 minutes off the bench.
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Senior guard
Martrice Brooks chipped in eight points on 3-of-7 shooting from the field. Brooks also recorded three rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.
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Eastern New Mexico (12-9, 8-5 Lone Star Conference) struggled offensively, shooting 35.6 percent from the field and 15.8 percent from three-point range. The Hounds converted 10-of-20 free throws for 50.0 percent.
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Oklahoma Christian (9-11, 5-8 LSC) shot 48.1 percent from the field and outscored the Hounds 20-12 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The Eagles held a 16-10 advantage after the first quarter and led 32-22 at halftime before Eastern cut the deficit to 46-43 entering the final period.
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The Hounds scored 34 points in the paint and 25 points off turnovers but were outrebounded 40-34. Eastern recorded 16 steals and five blocks defensively.
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Eastern New Mexico will travel to Lawton, Okla., to face Cameron on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT. The Hounds and Aggies are meeting for the second time this season.
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