Women's Basketball challenges Texas Tech, falls by 78-61 margin

Story Headlines
- Despite facing highly-talented opposition and a hostile road environment, the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2-1, 0-0 Southland) women's basketball program consistently contended with Texas Tech (3-1, 0-0 Big 12) throughout the matchup, only accepting the 78-61 defeat after the Lady Raiders pulled away late in the second half. 
- For the first time this season, three Islanders pushed their way into double-digit point figures, as senior Tasia Foman along with juniors Dalesia Booth and Dae Dae Evans all ratcheted up the offensive pressure en route to combining for 43 of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's total 61 points.

Key Islander Statistics
- Late boosts to productivity came during both the second and fourth quarters as the Islanders sought to close the point-gap on the Lady Raiders, posting 36.8 percent (7-of-19) in the former and 35.9 percent (7-of-18) in the latter. 
- On the night, the Blue & Green shot 32.0 percent (24-of-75) on field goals, 31.8 percent (7-of-22) from beyond the arc and 60.0 percent (6-of-10) at the charity stripe.
- Junior Dalesia Booth composed another stellar performance behind 17 points, five rebounds two steals and a block, nearly matching her point total from the season-opener against St. Thomas (18).
- Guards Dae Dae Evans and Tasia Foman found ways to disrupt the Texas Tech defensive system, notching 14 and 12 points, respectively. The duo also generated six steals and three assists on the night.

Up Next
- Following the long trip back from Lubbock, Texas, the Islanders receive five days off for the Thanksgiving break before returning to action on Monday, Nov. 26 against former Southland foe Texas State, hosting the Bobcats at 7 p.m. in the Dugan Wellness Center. 

Stay Social
- For more information on Islanders Women's Basketball, keep up with the team via their Facebook page (Islanders Women's Basketball) and follow the program on Twitter (@IslandersWBB) and Instagram (@IslandersWBB). You can watch Islander home games and listen to road broadcasts on the Islander Digital Network, powered by AEP Texas.