DENTON, Texas – Frances King provided just enough offense to propel Midwestern State to its fifth straight win Saturday afternoon at Kitty Magee Arena.
The sophomore from Rockdale buried two 3-pointers and connected on 5-of-10 shots from the field to net a game-high 16 points in a 46-37 win over Texas Woman's University.
The Mustangs (7-2, 6-2 LSC) battle Lone Star Conference favorite Lubbock Christian in a West Division matchup Wednesday night at Rip Griffin Center. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.
Texas Woman's dropped to 0-3 completing its first scheduled LSC crossover series after experiencing seven postponements.
Midwestern State put the clamps on the Pioneers holding them to 28.3 percent in a tight game where the lead changed hands on four occasions.
The Mustangs, who shot 32.6 percent from the floor, extended the lead to double figures in the closing seconds holding TWU without a field goal over the final 5:10.
Senior guard
Morgan Lenahan scored in double figures for the third consecutive game with 10 points, eight rebounds and assists while freshman Brittney Field added eight points and six rebounds.
Kam Daily paced TWU with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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