NACOGDOCHES – The Sam Houston State women's basketball team dropped their second straight game to open Southland Conference play with an 89-59 loss to SFA on Saturday afternoon.

SFA (8-6, 2-0 Southland) got off to a hot start shooting the ball and never really slowed down. They jumped out to a 17-2 lead on the Bearkats, eventually building the lead to as much as 37.

The Kats (5-8, 0-2) shot 32 percent from the floor compared to 45 percent for SFA, while the rebound advantage went to SFA with a 41-37 mark. SFA took advantage of 23 more free throws than the Kats, converting on 32-of-41 while SHSU hit 16-of-18

The Kats were led in scoring by Angela Beadle who scored 15 points while grabbing a team-high 15 rebounds. Kristina Smith also finished in double figures will 11 points off the bench.

The Kats will return home on Thursday to take on McNeese State. The game is set to tip at 5:30.