Kansas City, Mo ? Samantha Pete scored 21 points and Mellissa Catron added 10, but Haskell Indian Nations University’s women’s basketball squad lost, 72-69, Saturday to Avila.

Haskell led by one at halftime, and coach Phil Homeratha said the Fightin’ Indians had chances to win until the final seconds.

Catron added six rebounds and Pete and Lynnette Hibdon each had three assists for Haskell.