Lawton, OK. - The Cameron University women's basketball team put forth a strong individual effort in their recent game against Southeastern Oklahoma State University, falling 62-53 in a hard-fought battle. Despite the outcome, several Aggie athletes delivered standout performances that highlighted their talent and potential of the season ahead.
Foward,
Shamica Smith dominated the paint, scoring 13 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, with 3 of them on the offensive glass. She also sank 3 out of 4 free throws and made a crucial defensive play with 1 block. Foward
Madison Griggs contributed 10 points, shooting an efficient 60% from the field (3-5) and knocking down a key three-pointer. She also showed versatility with 1 rebound and 1 steal in her 23 minutes of play. Freshman and guard,
Grace Alverson chipped in 6 points, converting 50% of her shots inside the arc. Her hustle was evident with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and a solid defensive effort over 36 minutes. Guard,
Kennedy Cummings was a consistent contributor to tonight's game with 3 points and 3 assists while pulling down 3 rebounds. Her defensive tenacity also forced key turnovers that kept Southeastern Oklahoma on their toes.
Mercedes Mancha provided an all-around performance with 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals in just 21 minutes. Her quick hands on defense helped disrupt the opposition's flow during critical moments.
Cameron shot 39% from the field, with 20 made field goals out of 51 attempts. They struggled beyond the arc, converting only 25% (3-12). The Aggies secured 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive), with
Smith and
Griggs leading the effort. The Aggies recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Mancha and
Griggs accounted for 2 of those steals, while
Kenly Gore added a critical block in the second half.
The Aggies will look to clean up their turnovers and improve their perimeter shooting in upcoming matchups. The Aggies will hit the court November 25th at 5:30p.m. in the Aggie Gym competing against Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
