WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The nation's No. 2 leading team in scoring was unable to get it done on the road this evening, as the Southern Arkansas University women's basketball team fell 98-58 to (RV) Southwestern Oklahoma State University despite a strong first quarter that saw the Muleriders take an early lead.

SAU took an early 7-3 lead to start the game, however a 9-0 run from SWOSU would quickly put the Bulldogs out in front of the Muleriders where they would stay the rest of the game. SWOSU outscored SAU 67-38 in the final three quarters as the Bulldogs were able to maintain a 10+ point lead the final 24:47 of the game.

SWOSU was able to hold SAU to just 28.6 percent shooting from the floor (24-84) and 19 percent from beyond the arc (4-21). The Bulldogs finished 48.7 percent from the field (37-76) and 32.1 percent from three (9-28). Despite the loss, the Muleriders forced 19 turnovers to their 15.

Diamond Morris led SAU in scoring with 14 points and in assists with four, to go along with five boards. Kylie Warren also collected five boards while chipping in nine points. Jessica Jones knocked down 2-of-5 three point attempts to finish with eight points.

The Bulldogs had four players in double-figures and were led by Lauren Ramey with 18 points, followed by Morgan Smith with 17.

SAU will now turn their focus to Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m.