HOUSTON,TX- St. Thomas women's basketball team put together a strong performance, securing a 65-44 victory over Austin College at home. With the win, the Celts improve to 10-9 overall and 8-4 in conference.

The game began with Austin College taking an early lead. The Roos quickly jumped out to an 8-1 advantage. However, the Celts regrouped after a timeout, and Kenna Gibson sparked the offense with a key three-pointer, followed by a long-range shot from Laura Jones, tying the game at 8-8. The Celts took the lead with a three-pointer from Zoiey Jumawan, making it 11-10 as the first quarter came to a close.

UST extended their lead in the second quarter, but Austin College didn't back down. A three-pointer from Amyia Bowie pushed the lead to 27-20, and the Celts maintained their composure, finishing the half with a 29-22 advantage.

The second half saw the Celts come out strong, pushing their lead to 34-24. The Roos made a push, but back-to-back three-pointers from Audrey Hernandez extended the lead to 45-27, and UST never looked back. The Celts sealed the win with strong defense and offensive execution, ending with a 65-44 scoreline.

Audrey Hernandez led the way for the Celts , finishing with 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting, including 4-for-5 from three-point range. Kenna Gibson contributed 8 points along with 3 assists, while Amber Bourgeois added 6 points and 5 rebounds. Amyia Bowie also made an impact, recording 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists while also playing a key role defensively.

Up Next
The Celts will now focus on their next matchup as they travel to Arkansas to take on the University of the Ozarks on February 14th. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM. Stay updated by visiting USTCelts.com or following @ustwbasketball on Instagram.