| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 11 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 53 |
| UTSA | 9 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 58 |
UTSA hands No. 21 Middle Tennessee women 2nd straight loss
Deborah Nwakamma drains a 3
Deborah Nwakamma drains a 3
SAN ANTONIO -- — Jordyn Jenkins scored 20 points and had 16 rebounds and Elyssa Coleman scored 18 points and UTSA upended No. 21 Middle Tennessee 58-53 on Saturday.
Kyra White grabbed 13 rebounds and distributed eight assists for UTSA (6-16, 4-9 Conference USA). The Roadrunners have won two of three. The Lady Raiders beat UTSA 80-41 at home on Jan. 5.
Courtney Whitson scored 13 points for MTSU and Savannah Wheeler 11.
MTSU (18-4, 11-2) dropped its second straight following a 16-game winning streak. UTEP beat Middle Tennessee 65-62 on Thursday night.
Coleman's basket with 3:54 remaining gave UTSA a 51-50 lead and the Roadrunners led the rest of the way, making five of their last shots compared to 1 for 10 for Middle Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee appeared on the verge of breaking it open, turning a 22-21 halftime lead into a 36-25 advantage with 4:54 left before the end of the third quarter. UTSA countered, however, and proceeded to outscore the Lady Raiders 16-8 to close the quarter to get within 41-39.
Middle Tennessee hosts Western Kentucky on Thursday. UTSA travels to UTEP on Jan. 11.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Carla Fountain
- Natasha Camy
- Carla Roberts-Jeter
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-2 | 1 | 11-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| New Mexico State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Florida International | 3-3 | 2 | 7-10 |
| UTEP | 2-3 | 2.5 | 9-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 7-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 6-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-5 | 4 | 8-8 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | 7-0 | - | 16-2 |
| North Texas | 6-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Temple | 5-1 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| South Florida | 5-2 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Tulane | 4-3 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Rice | 3-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Tulsa | 3-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| UAB | 3-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| East Carolina | 2-4 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| Memphis | 2-4 | 4.5 | 4-13 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-5 | 5.5 | 9-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-6 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Charlotte | 0-6 | 6.5 | 5-12 |
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