FORT SMITH It s been quite a rebuilding journey during the past four seasons for the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men s basketball program, but the Lions are finally restoring the roar.
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New Mexico State’s Shania Harper, left) and Aaliyah Prince put the press on Utah Valley’s Shay Fano during Saturday’s action in Orem, Utah. (NMSU courtesy photo)
OREM, Utah – The New Mexico state women’s basketball team dropped a 56-47 decision to Utah Valley in Western Athletic Conference play at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday afternoon.
Both the Aggies (5-10, 3-5 WAC) and Wolverines (8-5, 6-4) played great defense with both teams shooting just 36-percent from the field for the game. Despite the struggles, New Mexico State found itself with a one-point lead, 39-38, heading into the fourth quarter.
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New Mexico State’s Rodrea Echols brings up the ball past press row on Saturday vs. Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif. (NMSU photo)
In Malibu, Calif., the host Pepperdine Waves (3-0) outscored New Mexico State 22-3 in the fourth quarter to erase an 11-point deficit and blow by the Aggies (1-4) 54-46 on Saturday afternoon.
Rodrea Echols’ 13 points led the Aggies, who were 1-of-14 from the field in the final period.
The Aggies were 5-of-10 on 3-point tries, outrebounded the Waves 39-36 and held the lead for 29 minutes and 44 seconds of a 40-minute contest.
With 15 points, Cheyenne Givens lead three Pepperdine players in double figures.