Courtlyn Traxler scored 19 points in an 87-63 loss to Western on Thursday at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.
The Lady Mavs (4-10) fell to 0-2 in conference while Western (9-5) improved to 1-0 in conference play.
After a close first quarter which Western led 20-18, the Lady Pioneers outscored NOC 26-10 in the second to take a 46-28 halftime lead.
The Lady outscored Western 24-21 in the fourth quarter. Viola Tadja had 11 rebounds while Kyra Criss added seven.
NOC hosts Southwest Christian JV on Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Western 87, Lady Mavs 63
1 2 3 4--Total
Western 20 22 20 21-- 87
Lady Mavs 18 10 11 24-- 63
Lady Mavs -- C. Traxler 19, D. Milliner 9, A. Brazendale 8, V. Tajda 7, J. Malolo, C. Busch 6, K. Criss 5, L. Liberal 2, E. Nanaeto 1.



























































