SAN ANTONIO, Texas - In its first game in nearly two weeks and a showdown of two 6-3 basketball teams, Hendrix battled Trinity (TX) Friday evening in the first contest of a back-to-back for the Warriors. After netting 27 points in the first quarter alone, the Tigers were able to captivate a lead as big as 21 points but only won by 12, 67-55, thanks in large part to Hendrix's valiant effort down the stretch. Daniel produced a team-best 20-point performance while shooting 7-of-10 (70%) from the free throw line. Hendrix falls to 6-4 on the season while the Tigers (RV) improve to 7-3.

THE BASICS
Score:  Hendrix 55, Trinity (TX) 67
Records: Warriors (6-4) | Tigers (7-3)
Location | Time: San Antonio, TX | 5 PM
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Up Next: Dec. 29 vs Louisiana College | 5 PM

TURNING POINT
Scoring 27 points in the opening quarter and 45 total points in the first 20 minutes of action, Trinity (TX) held a nice eight-point lead at the intermission. Despite outscoring the Tigers in each of the final two periods, Hendrix held the Tigers scoreless from beyond-the-arc over the final two period.

OF NOTE
- Daniel and freshman guard Serena Pruitt added six points apiece in the opening period as the two combined for 12 of Hendrix's 15 first quarter points.
- Trailing by 10 midway through the second quarter, Trinity (TX) netted off a quick 6-0 run to take a 39-23 lead with 3:43 til the half.
- Freshman guard Macy Moody nailed her first three-pointer of her collegiate career with 32 ticks left in the half; Hendrix trailed 45-30 at the intermission.
- Down by 21 with 5:06 to go in the third, sophomore forward Kessie Jenkins converted a free throw, Daniel converted an old-fashioned three-point opportunity and freshman forward Jayla King nailed a trifecta to trail by just 14 points after three periods of play.
- King connected from deep on another three-pointer with 1:45 to go to bring Hendrix within eight, but Trinity (TX) hung on for the victory, 67-55.
- Daniel also pulled down five boards and recorded three steals as well as landing three assists against the Tigers.
- Jenkins and Pruitt tallied 10 points apiece and combining for 12 boards.
- Senior forward Maddie Anderson produced four points and five rebounds against the Tigers while junior guard Amber Turner recorded five rebounds and an assist.
- King produced an eight-point, eight-rebound performance off the bench Friday.
- The Warriors shot better than Trinity (TX) from both the floor (32.1% compared to the Tigers' 31.7%) and from three-point territory (20.8% compared to the Tigers' 18.2%).
- Hendrix committed a season-high 27 turnovers in the 12-point loss; previous season-high was 21 against University of Dallas (12/14/18).

WHO'S NEXT
Hendrix will face Louisiana College Saturday in San Antonio as part of the second game of a back-to-back and the fourth back-to-back the Warriors have faced this season. The Warriors are set to face the Wildcats at 5 PM. For the latest news regarding Hendrix Warrior Athletics, follow @HendrixWarriors on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Be sure to follow @HCscoreboard for all your in-game live updates as well.