LONGVIEW, Texas -- UT Dallas pulls away in the fourth quarter to win 78-51 over LeTourneau.

LeTourneau (6-10, 2-7 ASC) shot 24.6% from the field, while UT Dallas (10-6, 6-3 ASC) went 28-of-74 shooting 37.8% from the field.

The YellowJackets came out of the gates ready to play starting with a steal by Kylie Weeks and eventually a Weeks 3-pointer to score the first of the game. The Comets did respond accordingly as they went on to take a five-point lead, 15-10, into the first quarter break. 

The Jackets brought it back within a score by the likes of an AJ Thomas jumper. The Comets did go on to extend their lead in the second quarter going on a 16-4 run in the second. UT Dallas took a 37-23 lead into the locker room.

 A pair of 3-pointers from the Jackets, attributed to Kyndall Hardeman and Thomas, and a couple of free throws good by Weeks helped cut the Comet lead (40-33) to seven. 

UT Dallas took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter before ultimately running away with it. 

Weeks lead the way for the Jackets scoring 15 points while grabbing five boards. Thomas was right behind her scoring 14 and marking three rebounds.

Haylee Jordan was able to grab 16 rebounds, a career-high, to go along with an assist. Bailey Broughton marked 12 points with two assists.

Leading the way for the Comets was Lauren Fullenwider with 15 points. Blythe Williams marked 12 rebounds  along with four points.

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The YellowJackets will host McMurry on Thursday evening as they will go onto the second half of the conference schedule.