San Angelo, Texas-- The Lions three-game winning streak is snapped after falling to Angelo State late in the fourth quarter.

TEAM LEADERS
A&M-Commerce
Points: Gabby Scott, 15
Rebounds: Amari Jones, 7
Assists: Shomari Harris, 4
Steals: Amari Jones, 3
Blocks: Two players with one block each

Angelo State
Points: Taylor Dorsey, 23
Rebounds: Brea Mitchell, 10
Assists: Taylor Dorsey, 10
Steals: Jasmine Prophet, 3
Blocks: Jasmine Prophet, 1
 
1st Half
The Lions started the afternoon game sloppy, turning the ball over four times in the first four minutes. These turnovers were the primary factor resulting in a 12-2 run by the Belles. Two big threes by Shomari Harris and Gabby Scott ignited a comeback for the Lions, along with four energy points from Princess Davis. A&M-Commerce battled back throughout the quarter, slimming the Belles lead down 18-14, however, Angelo State continued to shoot efficiently, and ended the quarter with a 26-18 lead.
 
Angelo State controlled much of the second quarter although the Lions did cut into the lead, finding themselves down by as low as five points with a 33-28 score. Soon after unfortunately, the Belles grew that lead back to double-digits and ended the half with a 47-34 lead over the Lions. Although having less turnovers than Angelo State, the Lions nine first half turnovers were costly up to this point, and the Lions went into the half being outrebounded 22-18 total and 16-9 defensively. In the first half, Angelo State shot 54.5 percent from the floor, 33.3 percent with the three ball, and 80 percent at the free throw line. The Lions first half numbers could have been better after shooting 38.9 percent from the floor, 22.2 percent from thr three-point line, and 57.1 percent at the stripe. Three Lions had a team high of six points (Shomari Harris, Princess Dvis and Amari Jones), while Jones lead the Lions with four total rebounds. Angelo State shared the ball well in the first half with 16 assists, and two players in double-figures in scoring (Taylor Dorsey and Brea Mitchell). Both Dorsey and Mitchell each had 13 points. Mitchell was hot shooting 6-of-7 from the field, while Dorsey had the game high of six assists and five rebounds at that junction.
 
2nd Half
After the Belles got off another good jumper by Brea Mitchell to start the half, a three ball by Gabby Scott awakened the Lions as they took the third quarter by storm. The Lions outscored the Belles 25-11 in the third quarter, highlighted by a 14-0 run to end the quarter and a 20-1 run over the last five minutes. In those last five minutes, the Lions forced the Belles into five turnovers and possessed the lead for the first time in the game with a 59-58 lead entering the fourth quarter.
 
The Lions kept the intensity high after Princess Davis hits the first jumper in the final period of play. The Lions extended their lead to as much as five points (73-68) before things became interesting. With the Lions leading 71-75, Angelo State went on a 10-0 terror snatching the lead from the Lions late. Ultimately, the Belles slipped by the Lions for an 82-78 victory on their home floor. Angelo State finished with two players logging a double double, and three players scoring 20 points or more. Taylor Dorsey had a game-high of 23 points and ten assists. Brea Mitchell also had a double double with 21 points and ten rebounds. KeAnna Kelly was the third 20-point scorer shooting 7-of-9 from the floor and 4-of-5 from three-point land. Five Lions score in double figures for the second consecutive game. Gabby Scott finished with a team high of 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting. The sophomore Princess Davis followed closely scoring 14 points notching her second consecutive game scoring in double-digits. Shomari Harris added 11 points and paced the Lions offensively with a team high of four assists. Finally, both Artaejah Gay and Amari Jones had ten points each. Jones also led the team in rebounding with seven boards and tied the game-high with three steals.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Belles snap the Lions three-game winning streak.
• The Lions trailed by as much as 18 in the third quarter.
• A&M-Commerce had 12 steals to Angelo State's five.
• The Lions shot 40% from the floor, 31.3% from the three-point line, and 71.4% from the charity stripe.
• The Lions 15 total assists were less than Angelo State's first half total.
• The Lions outscored Angelo State 42-30 in the painted area, and 26-14 off of turnovers.
• Five players score in double-digits for the second consecutive games.
• Gabby Scott hits double figures in scoring for the fourth consecutive game and Princess Davis joins her for the second consecutive game.
• Taylor Dorsey, Brea Mitchell, and KeAnna Kelly all combine for 64 points.

Burton's Corner
When asked about:
…second half adjustments to battle back in the third quarter.…
"We had to wake up and play basketball. We had to stop giving up uncontested shots and turning the ball over. We did not change anything but our mentality at half time."
…miscues late in the fourth quarter.…
"In the fourth quarter, we went away late from attention to detail concerning our shot selection, taking care of the ball, and knowing what we are in defensively. Hat goes off to Angelo. They are a really good team."

GAME INFORMATION
Score: A&M-Commerce 78, Angelo State 82
Records: A&M-Commerce (7-6, 1-1 LSC), Angelo State (8-4, 1-1 LSC)
Series: A&M-Commerce are 24-43 against Angelo State
Location: The Junell Center San Angelo, Texas
Time of Game: 2 p.m.