Crusaders Women's Basketball Falls at Austin College on Saturday

SHERMAN, Texas – The University of Dallas women's basketball team was defeated 86-52 on Saturday at Austin College. The 'Roos scored 30 points off turnovers and were able to outscore Dallas by double-digits in the first three quarters. This included a 21-11 start after one frame. The Crusaders would put out their highest scoring 10-minute stretch in the fourth, but the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) preseason favorites pulled away early today and earned the 2-0 start.

Dallas was limited to 27.9 percent from the field and hit four three-pointers. The rebounding difference favored the 'Roos 55-38. The Crusaders nearly were even in points scored in the paint with AC holding a 26-24 edge.

Camille Fowler (Helotes, Texas) netted a team-high 13 points. She shot 5-for-6 from the three-point arc to go with two steals. Jasmyn Franklin (Waco, Texas) added 11 points off the bench for the other double-digit scorer for UD.

Austin College shot 39.7 percent from the floor and also around that clip from three. Ally Longaker led the team in points (16) and rebounds (8). Megan O'Neil contributed 15 bench points.

Dallas plays its first home games of the season on January 22-23 versus University of St. Thomas. Tip-off at the Maher Center for the girls is set for 5 p.m.