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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A red hot Detroit Titans women's basketball team ran its winning streak to three games as the Titans upended Western Michigan on the road, 73-64, in a Thursday matinee at University Arena.

Sophomore Senee Shearer (Detroit, MI/Pershing) led the way with a game and career-high 24 points, her third-straight game reaching the 20-point plateau. Senior Lauren Allen (Rochester Hills, MI/Rochester) and junior Yar Shayok (Ottawa, ON/Hillcrest) tallied 13 apiece, while senior Jalesa Jones (Detroit, MI/Pershing) grabbed a career-high nine rebounds and tied her season high with seven assists. Jones' seven helpers now gives her 400 in her career, moving her to fourth place in the school record books.

The Titans (4-8) took control with a 14-0 run in the first half to jump out in front, 20-7. Trailing by one, 7-6, at the 16-minute mark, the Titans offense started clicking and the defense held the Broncos (3-8) in check, as WMU was 0-of-6 from the field with four turnovers.

On the offensive end, Shearer got the spurt started with a 3-pointer. Freshman Audrey Matteson (Monticello, IN/Twin Lakes) – who ended the game with five points - then had back-to-back baskets, the last one a three of her own, and that was followed with three fast-break layups from Shayok, Jones and junior Demeisha Fambro (Detroit, MI/Crockett Tech).

WMU got back in the game, cutting the Titan advantage to five, 25-20, with 5:15 left when the red, white and blue went on another run, this one a 15-0 charge to end the half.

After head coach Autumn Rademacher called a timeout, Shayok was able to get free inside for a basket. Shearer then stole the ball and got open on the other end for a trey. Jones and Allen also hit jumpers and the period ended with two more 3-pointers from Shearer as UDM built a 40-20 margin going into the break.

The first half saw the Titans shoot 50% from the field hitting 16 of their 32 attempts. They were also 7-of-11 from beyond the arc. Defensively, Detroit held WMU to just 7-of-30 from the field (23.3%) and forced 10 turnovers.

Shearer extended the run to 17 with two free throws to start the half and almost two minutes later, a triple from sophomore Megan Hatter (Howell, MI/Howell) and an Allen jumper gave the Titans their largest lead of the game, 48-24, at the 17:04 mark.

From there, Western Michigan chipped away at the Titan lead, eventually getting within nine, 60-51, with 3:21 left before the Titans hit a bevy of late free throws to close out the victory.

Shayok also grabbed six rebounds and tied her career high with four blocks in just 20 minutes of action. Hatter ended the game with eight points and three boards, while freshman Shareta Brown (Grand Blanc, MI/Grand Blanc) had six points, six rebounds and two steals.

Detroit connected on 16 of its 20 free throws, including 11-of-13 in the final five minutes of play. UDM also ended the game shooting 40% from the field and 42% from three-point range. The defense had nine steals and forced 17 Bronco turnovers.

Detroit will now have a few days off for Christmas break before heading into conference play next week. The Titans open the Horizon League slate next Thursday, Dec. 29, with Butler coming to town for a 7:00 p.m., tip. UDM will then host Valparaiso on New Year's Eve with a Noon start and a special promotion as all tickets will be FREE of charge.

Game Notes:
The Titans evened the all-time series against WMU at 13-all…Titan head coach Autumn Rademacher was an assistant coach at Western Michigan from 1997-04…Jones previous career high in rebounds was eight at Cleveland State on Feb. 21, 2009…Next up on the list for Jones to pass in career assists is coach Rademacher, who has 429…Detroit is now 6-2 against MAC opponents in its last eight games.