Purdue Fort Wayne
Texas-Pan American
IPFW Pushes Past UTPA in Second-Half
1/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 22, 2008
Fort Wayne, IN - IPFW got 19 points from senior guard Johnna Lewis-Carlisle to pull away from UT-Pan American in the second half, Tuesday night at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. The 'Dons would go on to top the Lady Broncs, 66-52.
Neither team shot particularly well in the first half, which went to the break tied at 21.
In the second half, IPFW came out on a 5-0 run, highlighted by a 3-pointer from freshman guard Jordan Zuppe and a bucket inside by senior forward Natalie Roberts.
The 'Dons increased their lead to eight as Lewis-Carlisle went coast-to-coast for a layup. She was fouled in the act and made the bonus.
IPFW took its first double-digit lead of the second half on a nice hoop inside by senior forward Juliane Hohne. Hohne took a touch pass from Lewis-Carlisle and rolled to the hoop for the bucket.
The Mastodons were never really challenged from that point.
With 7:57 remaining, freshman guard Chelsey Jackson slashed to the hoop for two of her 12 points, giving IPFW a 50-39 lead. They cruised from there.
The bulk of UTPA's offense came from senior guard Lekeisha Gray who finished the night with a game-high 25 points.
Senior guard Tamara Vaughn was the only other Lady Bronc to hit for double-digits with 11.
Lewis-Carlisle and Jackson were the only 'Dons in double-figures.
Zuppe hit for nine points, while sophomore guard Courtney Reed chipped in seven.
UTPA (8-12) outrebounded the Mastodons, 38-35.
IPFW outshot the Lady Broncs, 43.6% to 33.3%. The 'Dons also forced UTPA into 16 turnovers.
With the win, IPFW improves to 7-11. This was the final non-conference game for the Mastodons in the 2007-08 season. It will be Summit League play the rest of the way, with the next contest coming at IUPUI on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
~Dons~
