11-5,4-1CUSA
Middle Tennessee
10-8,5-1CUSA
Kats fall to MTSU
1/17/2026 3:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston saw its six-game winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling 68-67 to Middle Tennessee in a down-to-the-wire contest at Johnson Coliseum.
The Bearkats (11–5, 4–1 CUSA) built a six-point lead in the second quarter, but the Blue Raiders (10–8, 4–1 CUSA) used a strong third-quarter surge to pull even. Sam Houston answered with a late 7-0 run in the fourth, but could not hold off Middle Tennessee down the stretch.
Whitney Dunn led the Kats with 17 points, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc while adding six rebounds and five assists. Nyla Inmon and Deborah Ogayemi each contributed 11 points, while Alaisha Brown posted a season-high 10 points and went a career-best 3-for-4 from three-point range.
Middle Tennessee outscored Sam Houston 36-29 in the second half despite the Bearkats forcing 20 turnovers and recording nine steals. Ogayemi and Fanta Kone paced the defensive effort with three steals apiece, as Sam Houston converted 25 points off turnovers.
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The Bearkats return to the road next week for matchups against FIU and Missouri State. Both contests will be streamed on ESPN+.
