SBU Suffers First Loss
Northeastern State (Okla.) 67, Southwest Baptist 60

TAHLEQUAH, Okla . - Despite 20 points from freshman Amber Wheeler, including four three-pointers, the Lady Bearcts suffered their first defeat of the young season at Northeastern State (Okla.) on Saturday, 67-60.

The Lady 'Cats were down 26-31 at the half and could not quite overcome the deficit, despit scoring 34 points in the second period.

SBU shot 40.7 percent in the first half from the field, but only a low 31.4 percent from the field in the second period to drop to 3-1 on the season.

Wheeler was six of 14 from the floor, including four of six from the arc and four for four on free throws. She also had five rebounds.

Also scoring in doublefigures for the women were senior Allison Davis with 11 and sophomore Natasha Goldsmith with 10. Sophomore Gwyn Smith led the Lady 'Cats with six rebounds. SBU was outrebounded 40-33.

SBU will return to action on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in Arkadelphia, Ark. against Henderson State.

Boxscore - NSU 67, SBU 60