MOBILE, Ala. — Shakira Nettles scored 21 points and made a career-best five 3-pointers as the South Alabama Lady Jaguars defeated Houston Baptist 83-48 at the Mitchell Center.
The win improved South Alabama to 6-1 on the season.
Nettles Leads the Way
Nettles finished one point short of her career high in scoring. Vontrice Dennis was the only other South Alabama player to reach double figures.
Control on the Glass
South Alabama outrebounded Houston Baptist 52-32 and shot 42 percent from the field, compared with 37 percent for the visitors.
Both teams struggled from the field at the start, with the Lady Jaguars making one of their first seven shots. South Alabama recovered to lead 22-10 by the 10:42 mark of the first half.
Road Trip Ahead
The Lady Jaguars, members of the Sun Belt Conference, begin a three-game road trip Saturday at Southern.
