The Houston women’s hoops team was unable to make a comeback against Texas tech in its first-ever Big 12 game, losing 79-71 at home.
After starting the game at an 8-8 tie, the Cougars found themselves unable to stop the bleeding on a 23-4 run by Texas Tech that vaulted the Red Raiders to a 31-12 first-quarter lead.
Things improved for Houston after hitting just five shots in the first quarter, but the Red Raiders stayed scorching hot shooting 70% from the floor in the first half. Thirteen turnovers from the Cougars didn’t help their cause as they entered the locker room down 51-33.