Stifling defense leads women's basketball past Tulsa, 62-45
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:35 amFrom SMUMustangs.com:
SMU Rolls Over Tulsa, 62-45, On Senior Day
Collins set the SMU single-game blocks record; records second double-double
DALLAS (SMU) – Stephanie Collins set an SMU single-game record with seven blocks, and had 10 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season, leading the SMU women’s basketball team to a 62-45 victory over Tulsa on Senior Day Wednesday night. Collins’ seven blocks is the second most in the American Athletic Conference this season, trailing only Connecticut’s Breanna Stewart, who tallied nine.
SMU (12-13, 7-7 The American) took control early, outscoring the Golden Hurricane 20-6 in the opening 10 minutes. The Mustang offense continued to roll past Tulsa (10-16, 7-8 The American) tacking on 16 points in the second quarter. The Mustang defense held Tulsa to six points for the second straight quarter, matching the Golden Hurricane’s season-low with 12 points scored in a half. SMU outshot Tulsa by 30 percent (46.7-16.7), taking a 36-12 lead into the locker room at halftime In the second half. SMU maintained the double-digit lead to secure the victory.
McKenzie Adams led the Mustangs with 19 points, scoring 10 in the first half, going 7-for-13 from the field and 4-for-7 from beyond the arc. Senior Gabrielle Wilkins, who was honored in a pregame ceremony, finished with 12 rebounds, six points, six assists and three steals. Alicia Froling finished with eight points and six rebounds, despite playing just six minutes in the first half and 21 in the game.
The Mustangs outscored Tulsa 30-12 in the paint, 23-10 off of turnovers, 12-4 on second chance baskets and 13-2 in fast break points. SMU also held the Golden Hurricane to 32.1 percent from the field (18-of-56) and outrebounded Tulsa, 45-32.
The Mustangs play at UCF in Orlando, Florida, Saturday at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT. The Mustangs have an 11-5 all-time series advantage after beating the Knights earlier this season, 65-50.