Midwestern State University lost momentum in the second half and fell to Angelo State University.
The Mustangs faced ASU’s Rambelles on Jan. 18, losing 71-93 on home ground.
The two rival teams brought on a first-half nail-biter with the Maroon and Gold tying the Rambelles 21-21 after the first ten minutes, later trailing just behind ASU at 39-43 in the second quarter.
The next two quarters saw the Mustangs rapidly losing control on the scoreboard, with Angelo State taking off for a stunning 23 point lead after the third period and finishing with a final difference of 22 points.
The field goal score percentages throughout the game showed a dramatic gap between the Mustangs and Angelo’s Rambelles, where the Maroon and Gold scored a modest 34.7% of their shots, compared to 57.6% for the rival Rambelles.
The third quarter ultimately decided ASU’s win over the Mustangs, who could not maintain the momentum of the first half. The Rambelles cruised through the third period with an outstanding 72% success rate in field goals and 50% accuracy in 3-pointers.
Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant and Madeline Stephens came out as the top scorers for the Rambelles, adding up to a total of 51 points earned.
The Mustangs came through with a season-high of 23 points scored by #23 Nikki Green followed by #00 Zaria Carter with 20 points.
After Saturday’s game against UT Permian Basin, the Maroon and Gold will be on the road for the next four games but will return home to face Eastern New Mexico on Feb. 8, at D. L. Ligon Coliseum.
