The University of Houston’s Women’s Basketball team gave a dominant performance against the Sam Houston State Bearkats in a blowout 106-65 win Tuesday night at the Fertitta Center.
Six players scored double-digit points. Senior forward Bria Patterson along with freshman guard Kierra Merchant led the team with 19 points each.
Senior guard Laila Blair had a solid showing — earning 17 points. Junior forward Peyton McFarland chipped in with 11 points and junior forward Djessira Diawara contributed 10 points.
The first quarter began with the Cougars going on a 12-0 run until the Bearkats finally made their first couple points from the line with free throws at the 5:36 mark.