Cougars overtake Sooners at home in 85-69 win

The Cougars beat the Sooners 85-69 on the road. Houston’s offense dominated OU through most of the game leading to a season record of 3-2 for UH. | Lino Sandil/The CougarThe women’s basketball team picked up a big win Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center, defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 85-69.

The first quarter featured big offensive runs by both teams, but Houston got off to a fast start to begin the game.

Junior forward Maya Jones scored four early points and senior forward Dorian Branch knocked down a 3 to help the Cougars jump out to a 9-0 lead early in the first quarter.

Oklahoma responded to Houston’s early scoring run with their own 9-0 run to tie the game up at nine midway through…