The Lead >>>

WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State was trailing 61-45 with 7:22 remaining in the game, but the Mustangs rallied to get within one point of East Central (Okla.) with 1:09 to play. ECU senior guard Izzy Cummins hit a 3-pointer from the left corner with 46 seconds remaining, and the Tigers made four free throws in the final 22 seconds to pull out a 70-62 victory in the final game of the Ashbrook Classic at D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Saturday afternoon.

How It Happened >>>

East Central went on a 13-0 run and raced out to an 18-4 lead in the first quarter. The Mustangs were 5 of 20 from the field in the first quarter and 0 of 6 from 3-point range.

Sheridan Bostic hit a 3-point shot with 7:28 remaining in the second quarter to bring the Mustangs within two points, 22-20, but MSU trailed at halftime, 33-26.

Ashlyn Evans-Thompson scored 11 of her 18 points in the second half, when she was 4 of 5 from the field for the Tigers.

Midwestern State outrebounded East Central, 48-36, including 24 offensive rebounds that led to 27 second-chance points.

East Central scored 12 points on the fast break, and the Mustangs scored only two points in transition.
 

Leaders >>>

- Freshman forward Dyamon Griggs had a career high 11 points and seven rebounds for Midwestern State.
- Senior forward Mandy Withey had a career-high 11 rebounds for the Mustangs and had 21 rebounds in 44 minutes of playing time during the Ashbrook Classic.
- Senior forward Jordan Mathis followed up her second career double-double at Midwestern State with 10 points, five rebounds and three steals against East Central.
- Evans-Thompson was 7 of 11 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and scored a game-high 18 points for East Central. She also had four rebounds and four assists.
- Mackenzie Crusoe finished with 15 points on 6 of 12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds for the Tigers. Crusoe also had three blocks and three steals in the victory.
- Emily Wilson was 8 of 10 from the free-throw line and scored 13 points to go with seven rebounds and three assists for the Tigers.
- Allison Kennedy had eight points and six rebounds in 23 minutes for East Central before fouling out.

Up Next >>>

Midwestern State hosts Oklahoma Baptist at D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. It is the final home game for the Mustangs before beginning conference play.