SMU Daily Campus · Feb 12, 2021
SMU Loses First Conference Game to Houston
SMU was taken down by Houston in its first conference game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. In the absence of Heim and another starter, both out due to COVID-19 protocol, SMU fell to an undefeated Houston team, but not without a fight.
Bria' Merchant receiving a hit from Houston Photo credit: SMU AthleticsThe first set started 5-1 in Houston’s favor, but the Mustangs remained persistent, bringing it back to 21-19 near the end of the first. This was largely thanks to Mikayla Miller and Bria’ Merchant, who stepped up on the defensive end, each notching 12 digs by the end of the game. The Cougars proved to be too much, however, winning the first set 25-19.