Wichita Falls, Texas— The Lions 67-59 win against Midwestern State snaps a five-game losing streak in Wichita Falls, dating back to the 2008-09 season. 

TEAM LEADERS
A&M-Commerce
Points: Krystal Pickron, 15
Rebounds: Gabby Scott, 8
Assists: Shomari Harris, 8
Steals: Three players with three steals each
Blocks: Artaejah Gay, 2

Midwestern State
Points: Krishawn Crockett, 19
Rebounds: Jennifer Sissell, 8
Assists: Kathryn Odom, 6
Steals: Krishawn Crockett, 4
Blocks: Five players with one block each
 
1st Half
Gabby Scott started the game hot for the Lions, shooting 3-of-4 from the floor to lead the Mustangs 7-5 four minutes into the first quarter. Although the Lions controlled most of the quarter, two consecutive treys late by the Mustangs put them ahead 21-18 after one quarter. Krishawn Crockett had much to say in the quarter after scoring ten first quarter points on 5-of-6 shooting.
 
Shomari Harris connects on a three pointer right out of the gates to tie the game at 21. The Lions later went on an 8-0 run to lead 34-31 and forced the Mustangs into four turnovers in four minutes. The Lions ended the quarter slow however, after shooting 0-of-4 from the floor as the Mustangs hit another three late to tie the game at the half at 37.
 
Both teams shot well in the first half as Midwestern State shot 48.6 percent (15-of-31) from the floor, and the Lions shot 48.1 percent (13-of-27) from the floor. Both teams battled on the glass in the first half, and tied at 15 rebounds each. They both also moved the ball well in the first half, with 13 assists from the Lions and 11 assists from the Mustangs. Gabby Scott led the Lions after one half with ten points while Krystal Pickron, Artaejah Gay, and Shomari Harris each chipped in with nine, eight, and seven points respectively. Krishawn Crockett finished the half with ten points (all coming in the first quarter) and Kristin Rydell followed with eight points for the Mustangs. 
 
2nd Half
In the third quarter, both teams struggled to put the ball in the basket in what was a tight ten-minute period that resulted in five lead changes. The Lions defense made it extremely hard for the Mustangs, as Midwestern State shot 29.4 percent (5-of-17) from the floor. The Lions won the third quarter 17-16 after Amari Jones hit a clutch jump shot as time expired, putting the Lions ahead 54-53 heading into the fourth quarter.
 
The Lions opened the final period of play on a 7-0 run to grasp an eight-point 61-53 lead, their largest of the night. A&M-Commerce lock down defense continued to frustrate the Mustangs, who finally scored their first points of the quarter with 3:47 remaining on the clock. Gabby Scott put the nail in the coffin after an acrobatic layup fell to put the Lions up 63-57 with a minute on the clock. The game was sealed soon after two free throws made by Shomari Harris and Krystal Pickron each. The Lions went on to take the game 67-59. 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Lions win three consecutive games for the first time this season.
• The Lions last win in Wichita Falls was in December of 2008 where the Lions won 79-72.
• The Lions outscored the Mustangs 32-26 in the paint.
• This game resulted in a total of ten ties, and 11 lead changes.
• A&M-Commerce shot perfect from the free throw line in the first quarter (4-of-4) and the fourth quarter (7-of-7). They ended the game with an 82.4% (14-of-17) free throw shooting percentage
• A&M-Commerce held the Mustangs to a 24.2% (8-of-33) in the second half and outscored them 13-6 in the fourth quarter.
• Midwestern State went 0-of-6 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter.
• Whitney Taylor scored all of the Mustangs points in the fourth quarter.
• Krystal Pickron set a new career-single game high with 15 points.
• Pickron has had back-to-back career scoring games against Lone Star Conference opponents.
• Shomari Harris set a new career-single game high with eight assists.

Burton's Corner
When asked about:
…the accomplishment of going 3-0 this week.…
"It was a tough win, especially after three games in four days. Our legs were tired, we were mentally tired, and we ended the week on the road. However our ladies pulled it off and I am very proud of them. Our energy and drive to finish the week strong is what ignited us and in the end, we finished the week 3-0."
…the standings in the LSC.…
"Across the board, we got what we needed out of everyone to put ourselves in a good position after this week. We now control our own destiny as the LSC race continues. We must continue to play at this high level to pick up these wins."

GAME INFORMATION
Score: A&M-Commerce 67, Midwestern State 59
Records: A&M-Commerce (13-10, 6-5 LSC), Midwestern State (4-17, 3-8 LSC)
Location: D.L. Ligon Coliseum Wichita Falls, Texas
Time of Game: 4 p.m.