LUBBOCK, Texas --- The Jacksonville Dolphins closed its two-game road trip in Texas, falling to the Texas Tech Red Raiders 76-40 Wednesday afternoon.

She led the team with 12 points and seven rebounds. Junior Carmaya Bowman hit double figures for the second time this season, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds

The game opened as a defensive battle, with the teams combining for just 26 points in the first quarter. The Dolphins played close in the opener, with Williams and Bowman getting a pair of buckets each. Texas Tech pulled just ahead, though, and the Red Raiders led 16-10 at the first break.

Jacksonville's offense couldn't break through in the second, as the Dolphins trailed 32-14 at halftime. The third quarter was back to business for Jacksonville, with the Dolphins posting its highest scoring quarter of the afternoon with 14 points. 

Senior Kali Howard led the way with a trio of buckets. She finished the night with seven points and six rebounds. In the final quarter, Williams closed out strong, shooting 3-for-5 from the field and scoring six points. 

Game Notes

• The Dolphins had four players with at least five rebounds. 
• This was Jacksonville's third ever trip to Lubbock and first since 2014.
• JU has now played 11 road games against Power Conference opponents under Special Jennings.

Up Next
The Dolphins will close non-conference play at home against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on December 30. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 PM. Jacksonville starts its ASUN conference season on New Year's Day at 6:30 PM against the Austin Peay Governors. 

Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.