Arkansas Outlasts Stephen F. Austin in Women’s Basketball Showdown
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Interstat) — Jenna Lawrence scored 24 points to lead Arkansas to an 82-73 win over Stephen F. Austin in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Bud Walton Arena.
The Razorbacks improved to 11-3, while the Ladyjacks fell to 7-4. Arkansas built a 42-26 halftime lead behind 21 points in each of the first two quarters. Stephen F. Austin rallied with 22 points in the third quarter and cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth but could not complete the comeback.
Lawrence added three blocks for Arkansas. Harmanie Dominguez led Stephen F. Austin with 19 points, and Kaylinn Kemp added 16 points and five assists. Arkansas capitalized at the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts, and held a 19-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Attendance was 2,253.