Southwest women’s basketball played the Mississippi Delta Trojans at home Saturday, and the Lady Bears got a conference win when they needed it most, improving to an even 3-3 conference record.
A back-and-forth first quarter ended with a score of 13-13 as Southwest tied the game off the back of a pair of threes from Gracie Miller and Laci Buchanan.
Another Miller corner triple would give the Lady Bears the lead minutes into the second quarter, but it was quickly answered back by the Trojans, who stole the advantage going into the half with a score of 27-26.
Four minutes into the second half, Talana Bond stole the ball and scored on a breakaway to give the Lady Bears the lead, but the Trojans continued to fight back.
A close third quarter left the Bears facing a 39-44 deficit going into the final frame.
Mady Smith scored the first five points of the fourth for the Lady Bears to keep them within reach of the Trojans. Shortly after, a Mercedes Dorsey layup would give Southwest the lead with 5:00 left on the clock.
The Lady Bears' defense picked up and held on to the lead for the rest of the game.
With just under two minutes left, Gracie Miller hit another corner three to ice things.
A Dorsey nine-point fourth quarter helped propel Southwest to a 64-51 victory over Mississippi Delta.
Miller led the charge with 15 points on 3 three pointers made with Smith just behind her with 14 points. Talana Bond also had 10 points with 4 clutch fourth quarter free throws.
“Very proud of our defense late and execution overall,” head coach Brent Harris said.
The Lady Bears (7-12, 3-3) have a quick turnaround, playing Coahoma on Monday at home.
