Shelby Richards hits game-winning point to secure victory

The Lady Mavericks break out in cheer after senior guard Shelby Richards makes a 3-pointer, bringing the Mavericks to the lead during the last seconds of the game Dec. 21 at College Park Center. The Lady Mavericks won the game against the University of San Francisco Dons 56-54.

Duy Vu Senior guard Shelby Richards hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 6.5 seconds left to lift the Lady Mavericks to victory over the University of San Francisco Dons 56-54 Thursday at College Park Center.

Trailing 54-53, Richards, who scored a team-high 16 points, took a pass from sophomore guard Aysia Evans and hit the game clinching three from the corner, giving UTA the advantage. The Dons had one last chance, but…