THE RUNDOWN
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Midwestern State pulled off its largest upset since the 2014-15 season, taking down No. 21 St. Mary's 51-35 on Saturday afternoon at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. The Mustangs held the Rattlers to 23.3 percent shooting from the field with 10 rejections, the second-most single game blocks in program history.
 
MSU Texas improves to 2-5 on the season while No. 21 St. Mary's moves to 8-2.
 
The Maroon and Gold earned their first win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 3 West Texas A&M 77-64 on Jan. 7, 2015 at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.
 
Senior Anni Scholl connected on three 3-point attempts and grabbed five rebounds while junior Mica Schneider added nine points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals to pace the offensive.
 
Junior Erin Alexander grabbed a season high 12 rebounds and three blocks while scoring four points.

The Mustangs finished strong on the defense end holding St. Mary's to 1-of-14 shooting in the fourth period as the Rattlers were unable to successfully convert a field goal attempt over the final 5:51 of the contest.
 
Banks and Kaitlin Walla led the way for the Rattlers with eight points, combining to go 6-of-31 from the floor and 2-of-10 from beyond the arc.
 
GAME NOTES
- Midwestern State knocked off its first ranked opponent since defeating No. 3 West Texas A&M 77-64 on Jan. 7, 2015 at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.
- MSU Texas recorded the second-most blocks in program history with 10 rejections, one behind the team-record of 11 set against Western New Mexico on Jan. 11, 2018.
- The 35 points by the Rattlers were the fewest the Mustangs have allowed since holding Hillsdale Baptist to 26 on Nov. 22, 2010.
- The scoring output was the lowest of any Jason Martens coach St. Mary's team and was the lowest since the Rattlers managed 34 points in a 53-34 loss at Angelo State on Dec. 16, 2003.
- MSU Texas improves to 15-4 all-time against St. Mary's and improves to 8-2 at home
- Junior Erin Alexander anchored the Mustangs defense, pulling down 12 rebounds with three blocks
- Sophomore Hannah Reynolds added a trio of rejections, marking the third time this season she's turned away at least three attempts
- Senior Anni Scholl connected on 3-of-4 3-point attempts to match Mica Schneider for the team-lead with nine points
- Schneider complemented Scholl offensively with nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes
 
UP NEXT
MSU Texas returns to the court on Wednesday, Dec. 19, against UT Tyler. Tipoff at D.L. Ligon Coliseum is slated for 5:30 p.m.