UH women’s hoops bounces back with win over Florida A&M

The Cougars suffocated the Rattlers en route to the team’s fifth win of the year. | Oscar Herrera/The CougarHouston’s women’s basketball team defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers, 79-59 this Sunday afternoon at the Fertitta Center.

The Cougars held a comfortable lead for much of the game, led by junior forward Peyton McFarland’s career-high 21 points.

In the first quarter, the Cougars got off to a modest start into the 3rd minute tying the game against the Rattlers 6-6 with a layup by senior guard Laila Blair.

After the Rattlers answered back with a layup of their own, Blair responded with a three-pointer that allowed the Cougars never to look back. Along with a seven-point contribution from…