Sam Houston Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against SMU Despite Fourth-Quarter Rally
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The Sam Houston State Bearkats women’s basketball team (5-4) fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the SMU Mustangs (6-6) with a final score of 72-66. Despite a strong fourth-quarter performance where they outscored SMU 28-19, the Bearkats couldn’t overcome a 13-point deficit entering the final period. The game took place on December 19, 2023, at the johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas. https://samhoustonbears.com/news/2023/12/19/womens-basketball-kats-fall-to-smu-in-thrilling-contest.aspx
Kats Battle Back in the Fourth
SMU established a meaningful lead, holding a 53-40 advantage at the end of the third quarter. However, Sam Houston refused to concede. They ignited their offense in the fourth, connecting on all three of their 3-point attempts and relentlessly pressing on defense. This surge nearly erased the double-digit deficit, demonstrating the team’s resilience.
The Bearkats’ defensive intensity continued to be a hallmark of their game, forcing an notable 25 turnovers from the Mustangs. ogeyemi led the team in steals with a game-high five.
Key Performances for Sam Houston
Three Bearkats contributed significantly to the scoring effort. Kone led the team with 13 points, while Pop Inmon and Aysia Ward-Strong also added 13 points each. Whitney Dunn rounded out the top scorers with 10 points. https://samhoustonbears.com/news/2023/12/19/womens-basketball-kats-fall-to-smu-in-thrilling-contest.aspx
Looking Ahead
sam Houston will continue its three-game homestand on Monday, December 22nd, hosting Northern Colorado. The game is scheduled to tip off at 12:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+.https://samhoustonbears.com/news/2023/12/19/womens-basketball-kats-fall-to-smu-in-thrilling-contest.aspx
Key Takeaways:
* Sam Houston demonstrated a strong comeback effort in the fourth quarter.
* The team’s defensive pressure forced 25 turnovers from SMU.
* Kone, Inmon, and Ward-Strong each scored 13 points for the Bearkats.
* The Bearkats continue their homestand against northern Colorado on December 22nd.
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