FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Women's Basketball suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday, dropping a 71-55 decision to Southern Nazarene at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

Turnovers plagued the Lions, as they turned it over 25 times which led to 22 points for the Crimson Storm. UAFS forced 22 turnovers itself, leading to 19 points. SNU had a 21-7 advantage in fast break points.

Both teams put an emphasis on scoring inside, each only converting four triples. SNU had 36 points in the paint to 26 for UAFS. The Crimson Storm had nearly double the amount of free throw attempts as the Lions.

Trailing by 13 at the half and then 17 early in the third, the Lions quickly went on a 12-1 run over two minutes to cut the lead to 38-32. Six was as close as the Lions would get, which they did five times.

An 8-3 run cut the lead to 58-52 with 5:28 left in the fourth but SNU answered with a 7-0 run to grow the lead back to 13.

Guard Baylee Fincher led the Lions with 14 points and five rebounds, while guard Hannah Boyett tallied nine points and guard Zyniah Thomas eight. Forward Kayla Brundidge had a team-high nine rebounds.

UAFS shot just 31.6 percent for the game.

Net up for the Lions is a trip to Northeastern State Saturday for a 1 p.m. tip.