NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Stephen F. Austin edged Lamar 58-57 in a defensive Western Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at William R. Johnson Coliseum.

The Ladyjacks survived despite committing 26 turnovers, which Lamar converted into 24 points. Stephen F. Austin compensated with superior interior scoring, holding a 36-16 advantage in points in the paint and shooting 45.8% from the floor to Lamar’s 29.5%.

Kaylinn Kemp led Stephen F. Austin with 17 points. Kamryn Wilson scored 14 for Lamar, which missed 11 free throws in the one-point loss. The Ladyjacks improved to 16-8, while the Lady Cardinals fell to 14-8.