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WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Northeastern State women's basketball team was defeated 63-52 by No. 15 Central Missouri Wednesday night inside the Multipurpose Building.
 
The RiverHawks (8-5, 3-2 MIAA) saw their recent four-game win streak halted, while the Jennies (11-1, 3-1 MIAA) moved to 8-0 at home this season.
 
Senior guards Taylor Lewis and Tosha Tyler both shot 7-for-13 from the field and combined for 36 points. NSU shot 40 percent from the field (22-for-55) and 33 percent from downtown (6-for-18). The team led in steals (10-5) and points in the paint (26-16).
 
UCM shot 41 percent from the field (24-for-59), made 46 percent of its three's (11-for-24) and led in rebounding 44-29.
 
The Jennies took an early 8-2 lead, but the RiverHawks were able to tie the game at 13-13 coming out of the second media timeout.
 
UCM regained a six-point edge at 23-17 with five minutes remaining in the opening half, but the visitors battled to a 25-25 tie at halftime.
 
Northeastern State took over in the second half and was able to build a six-point lead of its own at 46-40 with 8:08 remaining.
 
NSU kept the advantage at 49-43, but the shots stopped falling and the home team ended the contest on a 20-3 run to secure the 63-52 victory.
 
BreAnna Lewis led Central Missouri with 25 points. Keuna Flax dropped 21, and Quinnecia Twine added 10. Nicole Caddell was 0-for-7 but grabbed 10 rebounds.
 
The RiverHawks will next face Southwest Baptist at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12 in Bolivar, Mo.
 
NORTHEASTERN STATE COACH RANDY GIPSON
On the keys to the game…
“When we were able to get leads, (Central Missouri) answered by making great shots. They shot the three very well. We weren't able to get separation on them. We wore down a little bit at the end, and they were able to finish stronger than us.”
 
On Central Missouri closing the game on a 20-3 run…
“When we were able to get the lead out to six a couple times, (Quinnecia) Twine hit a couple of big three's. That helped them keep fighting. We just had some empty possessions and we missed some free throws. They came at us and made some plays. Give credit to Central Missouri.”
 
On what they can take away from the game…
“This is a tough environment to play in. I'm proud of our team. We competed very well tonight, and we gave ourselves a chance to win. We didn't shoot it as well from three as we need to, and (Central Missouri) did. That was the difference in the game. Scheme-wise, we gave ourselves a chance to win, we just couldn't quite get it done.”
 
On Taylor Lewis and Tosha Tyler combining for 36 points…
“We're proud to have them on our side. We feel like we have two of the top guards in the league. They're getting a taste for what it takes to compete in this conference, and they're only going to get better.”
 
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