Saturday, February 25
Edinburg
4:00 PM
12-14,8-8WAC
61
at
65
UTRGV
11-16,5-11WAC
1
2
3
4
OT 1
F
Sam Houston
11
17
20
7
6
61
UTRGV
9
23
8
15
10
65
Kats fall in overtime at UTRGV
2/25/2023 8:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
EDINBURG — Sam Houston suffered a heart-breaking 65-61 loss in overtime to UTRGV on Saturday.
The Bearkats (12-14 overall, 8-8 in WAC) led 48-40 heading into the fourth quarter. The Vaqueros used a 15-7 run to close the gap and tie the game at 55 with 24 seconds left.
Sam Houston had one last chance to win the game in regulation, but Tierney Coleman was unable to get a layup to fall at the buzzer.
UTRGV used a 6-1 run to take command with a 63-57 lead with just under a minute to play. The Bearkats never recovered.
Madelyn Batista led Sam Houston with 17 points and nine rebounds, and Mikayla Woods scored 14. Kaylee Jefferson added 13 points, and Coleman finished with 12.
The Bearkats have a quick turnaround when they host Abilene Christian on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
The Bearkats (12-14 overall, 8-8 in WAC) led 48-40 heading into the fourth quarter. The Vaqueros used a 15-7 run to close the gap and tie the game at 55 with 24 seconds left.
Sam Houston had one last chance to win the game in regulation, but Tierney Coleman was unable to get a layup to fall at the buzzer.
UTRGV used a 6-1 run to take command with a 63-57 lead with just under a minute to play. The Bearkats never recovered.
Madelyn Batista led Sam Houston with 17 points and nine rebounds, and Mikayla Woods scored 14. Kaylee Jefferson added 13 points, and Coleman finished with 12.
The Bearkats have a quick turnaround when they host Abilene Christian on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Team Stats
SHSU
UTRGV
FG%
.356
.379
3FG%
.250
.300
FT%
.556
.692
RB
40
46
TO
16
18
STL
8
7
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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