WEATHERFORD, Okla. – For the first time this season, the SWOSU Lady Bulldogs have a winning streak on their hands. They put up a season high 91 on Saturday afternoon to defeat Southern Arkansas, 91-81, thanks to a career high 32 points from Morgan Smith.
 
SWOSU moves to 3-8 overall and 3-3 in GAC play on the year. This is the second straight win for the Lady Dawgs. Their next contest will be during an Arkansas road trip. They will take on Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia next Thursday, before going across the street on Saturday to battle the Reddies of Henderson State.
 
Smith put up almost one point per minute today, shattering her previous career high of 20 points that she hit twice last season. She went 13-21 from the field and 4-8 from behind the three-point line. This is the largest point total put up by a SWOSU women's basketball player this season.
 
Things played fairly evenly through the first two quarters. It was deadlocked at 17-17 after the first quarter and SAU held a three-point lead heading into the break. Five ties and three lead changes highlighted a competitive first half.
 
The third quarter turned the tide toward the Lady Bulldogs. They shot a blistering 61% from the field and 40% from three in this quarter. With SAU dealing with some foul trouble at the top of their rotation, the Lady Dawgs turned up the pressure and put together a run sparked by forcing turnovers and getting transition baskets off of those turnovers. They outscored SAU 30-20 and took a 66-59 lead going into the fourth quarter.
 
SAU attempted to comeback, but SWOSU looked composed down the stretch. They took smart shots, didn't commit dumb fouls in the late stages of the game, and got necessary stops. SWOSU also outscored SAU 25-22 in the fourth to secure the second straight victory.  
 
Smith had the team high 32 points, as aforementioned. Averi Zinn put in 17 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Layni Zinn totaled 15 points and four rebounds as well. Shamica Smith led the team in rebounding with nine boards and added 14 points. Macy Gore continues to be an all-around player as she had six points, six rebounds, seven assists, and four steals.