Cougars Score Triple Digits Against Bearkats

HOUSTON- In its first assembly for the reason that 2002-03 season, the University of Houston Women’s basketball program defeated Sam Houston State, 106-65 within Fertitta Center on Tuesday night time.
 
This marks the second one consecutive recreation wherein the Cougars (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) scored 106 issues towards the Bearkats (1-1, 0-0 CUSA). The closing assembly towards Sam Houston ended in a 106-54 victory at Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 1, 2002.
 
Graduate ahead Bria Patterson and freshman guard Kierra Merchant led the Cougars with 19 issues each and every, as 4 others scored in double figures. Every Houston participant who entered the sport scored a box function.
 
The Cougars began the sport on a 12-0 run and compelled 9 turnovers within the first quarter. Senior guard Laila Blair endured her scoring prowess with 9 of her 17 issues within the opening body.
 
Patterson and Merchant took over the second one quarter as they scored 10 and 11 issues, respectively. In the general seconds, Patterson sealed the quarter with a 3-pointer to take a commanding 44-point lead into the locker room. Houston’s protection stayed sturdy within the first part, permitting best 16 issues during the first two quarters.
 
As the sport moved into the 3rd quarter, the Cougars endured their sturdy efficiency, blocking off the Bearkats’ try to slim the space. Houston tallied 21 issues within the 3rd quarter, with contributions from 8 athletes.
 
Tuesday night time’s victory marked this system’s first 100+ level scoring recreation for the reason that 2009-10 season when it defeated North Texas, 104-65 on Dec. 5, 2010.
 
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Houston continues its homestand because it welcomes Grambling State at 2 p.m., Sunday, for 713 Day within Fertitta Center.
 
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