Commerce, Texas— The Lions get another win on the Lion head, to push the Lions Lone Star Conference record back to .500 at 5-5.

TEAM LEADERS
A&M-Commerce
Points: Shomari Harris, 21
Rebounds: Amari Jones, 11
Assists: Two players with four assists each
Steals: Artaejah Gay, 3
Blocks: Amari Jones, 4

Texas Womans
Points: Deja Pointer, 19
Rebounds: Emily Spector, 8
Assists: Cienna Rodriguez, 5
Steals: Cienna Rodriguez, 2
Blocks: Dani Westerfield, 1
 
1st Half
In the rematch against Texas Woman's the Lions showed their claws early as they scored a total of 47 first half points and led the Pioneers 47-41 at the half. The Lions were hot from the floor, ending the first half shooting over 50 percent from the floor (20-of-37) with seven of their nine roster members in the scoring category. The Pioneers were not too shabby with a 41.2 shooting percentage (14-34) from the floor but made only three three-pointers on ten attempts. The Lions also had some defensive pressure applied on the Pioneers by forcing nine turnovers in the first half.
 
Shomari Harris had 15 points after one half of play and shot 6-of-7 from the floor. Audrisa Harrison and Artaejah Gay helped Harris out by scoring eight points each and shot a combined 8-of-13 from the field. Deja Pointer was the Pioneers leading scorer with ten first half points. 
 
2nd Half
The Lions came out of the locker room still warm and started the quarter on an 8-0 run. A&M-Commerce did not let the Pioneers get too close throughout the second half and led by as much as ten points with three minutes remaining in the game. With the score at 78-68, Shomari Harris slides through the lane for a layup to tie her single-game high of 19 points, giving the Lions a 12-point lead, the largest of the half. The Lions went on to claim their second straight win with a final score of 88-78.
 
The Lions finished the game shooting 47.1 percent (33-of-70) from the floor, and 73.1 percent (19-of-26) from the free throw line. Shomari Harris had a game high of 21 points with Princess Davis following her with 14 points which were all scored in the second half. Krystal Pickron put down 12 points, and Audrisa Harrison and Artaejah Gay each finished with ten points. Deja Pointer had a team high of 19 points for the Pioneers and Alexis Nezianya added 15 points. Emily Spector and Bri'anna Gray both finished in double figures with 11 and 10 points respectively.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Lions win back-to-back home games to improve their home record to 8-2.
• The Lions shot 77.8% from the charity stripe in the second half on 14-of-18 attempts.
• Audrisa Harrison had a near double-double with ten points and nine rebounds.
•  After a scoreless first half, Princess Davis explodes for 14 points in the second half.
• Shomari Harris lead the Lions with 21 points; a new single-game career record for the junior.
• The Lions split the season series against Texas Woman's and the Pioneers have dropped three of their last four games.
• Five Lions finished the game in double digit scoring while nine of ten Lions made it to the scoreboard.
• The Lions did not get outscored in any quarter in the last eight quarters.
• A&M-Commerce outscored Texas Woman's in the paint 48-32, in fast break points 22-4, and in second chance points 14-11.
•  The Lions outhustled the Pioneers on the glass 44-41

Burton's Corner

"We need to build on this momentum we have going and get two wins on the road, starting this Saturday at Midwestern. We are playing well right now but we need to play like this on the road. Very proud of our team the last 24 hours."

GAME INFORMATION
Score: A&M-Commerce 88, Midwestern State 78
Records: A&M-Commerce (12-10, 5-5 LSC), Texas Woman's (17-6, 7-4 LSC)
Series: A&M-Commerce are 36-41 against Texas Woman's
Location: The Field House Commerce, Texas
Time of Game: 7 p.m.