10-11,3-8CUSA
Liberty
16-6,9-2CUSA
Bearkats fall to Flames
2/8/2025 4:34:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston could not overcome a halftime deficit in a 74-54 loss to Liberty on Saturday at Johnson Coliseum.Â
The Bearkats (10-11, 3-8 CUSA) split their home series after defeating FIU on Thursday.Â
Sam Houston hit a season-high seven 3-pointers, with Whitney Dunn leading the way with four, which is a new career high.Â
Liberty held the Bearkats scoreless until the five-minute mark of the first quarter when Fanta Kone drew a foul and sank both free throws. Sam Houston responded with a 9-2 run to close the quarter down 12-9.Â
The Bearkats struggled offensively in the second quarter as the Flames pulled away to a 38-14 halftime lead. Liberty controlled the game from there.Â
Kone led Sam Houston with a career-high 16 points, while Deborah Ogayemi added 11. Aysia Ward-Strong recorded six rebounds and five steals.Â
The Bearkats will travel east to face Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State next week. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN+.Â
