Coastal Bend College Womens Basketball surmounts double digit deficit in first to win first conference game of year.  Finding a hole early the Cougars finally found the three ball late in first quarter and would go on to hit 14 threes to win.  Ari Gallardo and Leslie Martinez combined for twelve 3's in the game and had five and seven respectively.  

The cougars started heating up and scored enough to put them up by two points 37-35 going into halftime.  They lost the lead in the 3rd one time but found themselves on top 59-57 going to the fourth.  Asia Wheeler, Savanna Smith, Leslie Martinez, Jasonnia Burleson, and Ari Gallardo would play start to finish in the fourth to complete the victory 79-69 for Coastal Bend's 3rd victory and first conference victory.

"This win was indicative of our fight all year.  We played four ranked teams in conference very well and were scratching at the door.  We were flat on Wednesday and the challenge was put in place.  Total team fight and effort.  Bench came in and did a great job of getting some baskets and stops.  Our three-point shooters maintained confidence even though they were not falling early.  This team has battled all season and they really deserves this win!!"  Coach Nate says

Coastal Bend was led in scoring by Ari Gallardo with 25 points followed closely by Leslie Martinez with 24 points and Savanna Smith chipped in 9 points. Asia Wheeler had a near triple double scoring 9 points, grabbing 8 rebounds and handed out 9 assists.

Coastal Bend will try to keep it going next Wednesday when they travel to Kilgore. Game is scheduled for 5:30 a tip.