SAN ANGELO, Texas -- Angelo State freshman Majik Esquivel poured in a career-high 31 points and the Rambelles went 6-of-7 from the arc in a decisive third period to pull away for an 84-61 win over Midwestern State Thursday night at Junell Center.
The Rambelles extended their winning streak to 11 consecutive games to improve to 13-3 on the season and 9-1 in Lone Star Conference play, while the Mustangs dropped their eighth straight road game to fall to 6-10 and 4-6.
Midwestern State takes on UT Permian Basin Saturday afternoon at the Falcon Dome in Odessa. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.
How It Happened
Majik Esquivel and Madi Lumsden combined for five of Angelo State's six 3-pointers in a decisive third period as the Rambelles broke open a tie game, outscoring MSU 29-14 in the frame.
Midwestern State's cause was certainly not helped when Zarria Carter, who came in as the LSC's leading scorer and rebounder, was whistled for her third and fourth fouls of the game on the offensive end of the floor on consecutive possessions less than three minutes into the half.
The 'Belles constructed runs of 10-0 and 8-0 to take a 59-42 advantage into the final period.
Midwestern State led by as many as six points in the first half, but failed to expand on its opportunities by going 1-for-13 on layup opportunities.
Game Notes
» Midwestern State senior Zarria Carter logged her 11th double-double of the season, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. She was limited to a season-low 20 minutes and was hampered by foul trouble.
» Kerbie Cash notched her sixth double-double for the Mustangs with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
» Freshman Carisa Cortez logged her fifth double-figure performance of the season, finishing with 12 points despite going 6-for-13 from the free throw line.
» Angelo State sophomore Madi Lumsden matched a career high with 19 points. She connected on 4-of-8 shots from the arc, including one from half court at the first quarter buzzer.
» Angelo State freshman Majik Esquivel connected on 10-of-16 shots from the field, including five 3-pointers on her way to 31 points. It was her third game scoring at least 20 this season.
» Angelo State senior Madeline Stephens scored 13 points and pulled down nine rebounds, snagging her 1,000th board of the season in the process.
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