LADY HORNETS DROP EXHIBITION GAME AT OKLAHOMA STATE

October 27, 2019-The Lady Hornets outscored Oklahoma State 46-45 in the second half but could not overcome their first half deficit in an 87-66 loss to the Cowgirls on Sunday afternoon in historic Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
 
A Kali Martin fast break layup for Emporia State tied the score at 6-6 headed into the first media timeout.  The Cowgirls closed the period on a 10-4 run to take a 16-10 lead after one quarter. 
 
Oklahoma State shot .476 from the field in the second quarter while Emporia State was held to just five of 19 shooting as the Cowgirls outscored the Lady Hornets 24-10 in the period.  Emporia State would miss all nine three-point attempts they took in the first half as they trailed 42-20 at the break.
 
The Lady Hornets were able get loose from the three point line in the third period as they hit six of 18 from behind the arc.  They then made five of 13 in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Cowgirls 19-15 in the final period.
 
Jessica Wayne led the Lady Hornets with 16 points and seven rebounds. She was joined in double figures by Tre'Zure Jobe with 13 points and Morgan Laudan with 11 points.  Jalyn Harris had six points on three of four shooting and six rebounds off the bench.
 
Emporia State will be back in action on Sunday, November 3 when they go to the University of Kansas.  Tip-off against the Jayhawks is set for 2:00 p.m. in historic Allen Fieldhouse.