UTRGV women's basketball lost 76 to 59 at home to Abilene Christian.

Payton Hull helped Abilene Christian pull away with a 3 point shot, a steal and a layup. Meredith Mayes also scored on a layup after another Hull steal.

UTRGV answered with a finish from Kamryn McLaurin and two jumpers from Janette Arnio. Those baskets cut the deficit to 14 points.

“It took us a whole quarter to figure out what to do. You take away the first quarter and we win 53-52 and that's four quarters. They beat us so bad in the first quarter and it was just too hard to come back from.” UTRGV Women's Basketball Head Coach Lane Lord said.

UTRGV continues its homestand next Thursday against North Dakota State. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

UTRGV came into the game after losing the last four meetings with Abilene Christian and with a 3-4 home record in the series.