ABILENE, Texas - The Austin College women's basketball team got out to a slow start and was never quite able to recover against McMurry University on Saturday, falling 77-59 to bring the team's overall record to 0-4 on the year.

The 'Roos committed 24 turnovers in the game and McMurry was able to take advantage, attempting 20 more field goal attempts and scoring 19 points off of turnovers in the game. Austin College went down 20-10 in the opening quarter, and after battling back with a big second frame to cut it to 33-30 at halftime, the War Hawks dominated the third period to make it 58-44 heading into the final frame. 

McMurry had a slight edge in rebounding in the game at 37-33, but only four of Austin College's rebounds were on the offensive glass, compared to 12 offensive boards for the War Hawks. That allowed the War Hawks to outscore the 'Roos 16-2 in second chance points, and McMurry also owned a 36-20 advantage in points in the paint. Sarah Gwin paced the 'Roos with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from long range, as Austin College shot a season-best 42.7% from the field as a team. Gwin added five rebounds and three assists.

Sarah Putnicki added nine points and seven rebounds, and Paulina Porter added eight points and five boards. Lauren Traylor and Kaylee Lewis each chipped in seven points in the loss. Emily Holland led all scorers with 30 points for the War Hawks. Austin College is back in action on Tuesday, when they host East Texas Baptist at 5:00 p.m. in Hughey Gym.