Nyachistmas Puok set a new season-high scoring 15 points as UT Permian Basin fell to West Texas A&M 93-57.
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The Lady Buffs (19-3) came out of the gate hitting their first three field goals taking an 8-0 lead. The Falcons (3-18) would climb back in the game with a balanced attack with five players scoring to make it 15-12. The Lady Buffs would respond with a 6-0 run to close the quarter and led 21-12. The Falcon defense struggled to slow down the Lady Buff offense who shot 68 percent in the first half as the Falcons trailed 46-24.Â
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The Falcons traded points with the Lady Buffs in the third quarter, but the Lady Buffs would continue to pull away in the fourth quarter for the 93-57.
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Puok would lead the Falcons with a career-high 15 points on 7-11 shooting while dishing out four assists.Â
Chynna Rivera added eight points all in the second half while
Kristian James also had eight points in the effort.
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The Falcons return home next week where they'll face Cameron on Thursday and MSU Texas on Saturday.
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