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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Bearkats have a quick turnaround when they host Abilene Christian on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Bearkats have a quick turnaround when they host Abilene Christian on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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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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