ARKADELPHIA – The Ouachita women's basketball team had a game to forget on Friday, wrapping up the GAC/MIAA Challenge with a 98-44 loss to Central Oklahoma at Bill Vining Arena.
The Tigers struggled offensively throughout the game, ending the contest at 15 percent from the field with just eight made shots. The Tigers scored most of their points on a 26-for-30 free throw shooting performance.
UCO shot 52 percent from the field in the first period and held the Tigers to just one point in the final eight minutes of the frame to lead 26-8 heading into the second.
The offensive woes continued for the Tigers in the second period, while UCO improved to hold a 54-19 lead at the halftime break. Ouachita made three shots in the second, while the Broncos went 11-for-16.
UCO expanded its lead in the third period and held Ouachita without a made field goal. The Broncos led 78-28 heading into the final frame. Ouachita made four shots in the fourth.
Kayden Porter was Ouachita's leading scorer in the game with 10 points.
Bree Hubbard and
Aubrey Henderson added seven points apiece. Hubbard led the Tigers on the boards with five rebounds.
The Tigers look to put Friday's game behind them as they prepare for Northeastern State coming to town next Wednesday, November 18.
