DURANT, Okla. – SWOSU Women's Basketball trailed by just six at half time, but saw that deficit continue to grow in the second half – falling to Southeastern 62-53 on Saturday in the first road conference game of the season.
 
The Lady Bulldogs trailed by 16 at the start of the fourth quarter after the Savage Storm knocked down a three-pointer to open up the scoring. SWOSU managed to get the margin within single digits by the end of the contest by outscoring the home side but couldn't get themselves all the way out of the hole that had been dug prior.  
 
That fourth quarter was the best offensive output the Lady Bulldogs put together all game. They shot 50% in the final 10 minutes and edged Southeastern 19-15 in the process.
 
Prior to that, SWOSU suffered through more shooting woes for the second straight conference game. Through three quarters, SWOSU shot just 26% collectively and finished at 31% for the game.
 
The three-point shot continues to give SWOSU trouble. They were just 4-of-27 (14%) from three-point land against Southeastern on Saturday.
 
Southeastern had a slow start themselves and let SWOSU hang around in the first half. It wasn't until the third quarter where they got things rolling to extend their lead to double digits and put the Lady Dawgs in a hole. Final shooting numbers for the Savage Storm showed 43% as a team which included 9-for-23 from deep.
 
The SWOSU defense forced 21 turnovers while only giving away 10 themselves. They continue to win the turnover battle in games, which will undoubtedly help them later in the season once shots start falling. They were however, outrebounded 43-29.
 
Averi Zinn finished with a game high 18 points. Macy Gore added 12.
 
East Central will be SWOSU's next opponent in more GAC action. The Tigers visit Weatherford next Saturday (Dec. 10) for a 1pm tipoff.