AUSTIN, Texas - The Angelo State women's basketball team were able to get back to their winning ways as they defeated St. Edward's 80-72 inside of the Recreation and Convention Center Saturday afternoon.
 
With the victory the Rambelles improve to 14-5 on the season, and 10-3 In Lone Star Conference action. The Hilltoppers fall to 9-12 overall and 5-7 in conference action. 
 
40 Minute Rundown

• Madi Lumsden scored the first points of the contest for the Rambelles at the 9:19 marker of the first quarter.
• Majik Esquivel gave the Rambelles a 5-3 lead their first lead of the contest.
• It would be back and forth for the remaining of the quarter until Lauren Catherman was able to drive to basket and give the Rambelles an 18-15 lead against her former team.
• The Hilltoppers scored the first four points of the second quarter giving them a 21-18 lead.
• A three from Lumsden at the 4:14 marker gave the Rambelles a 28-27 lead.
• Janiah Perkins of St. Edward's knocked down clutch free throws to give them a 43-41 lead heading into the second half.
• The Rattlers were able to go on a 8-3 run to open the second half to extend their lead to 10, 54-44.
• Madeline Stephens put the team on her back scoring the next 12 points for the Rambelles, to bring the deficit to 61-56 going into the final quarter of action.
• A fast break up from Stephens at the 5:44 marker gave the Rambelles a 68-68 lead their first lead of the second half.
• The Belles went on a 11-4 run to end the game with an 80-72 victory.

 
GAME STATS

• Stephens lead all scorers and tied her career high with 29 points. Stephens also contributed seven rebounds, three assist, and one block.
• Williams scored 21 points giving her a new career high on 9-13 shooting.
• Williams had a new season high as she recorded five blocks against the Hilltoppers.
• Lumsden was the last double-digit scorer for the Rambelles recording 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one block.
• The Belles shot 50 percent (29-57) from the field, 40 percent (4-10) from beyond the arc, and 72 percent (18-25) from the free throw line.
• The Belles won the turnover battle 13-15, the Belles had 19 points off of those turnovers.
• The Hilltoppers outrebounded the Blue and Gold, 41-34.
• There would be 15 different lead changes in the contest.

 
NEXT UP
The Belles will return home for the quick home stand as they take on the Sul Ross State for the first time inside of the Junell Center - Stephens Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 30th.