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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurry | 12 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 59 |
| Sam Houston | 39 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 111 |
11/2/2026 9:57:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HUNTSVILLE – The Sam Houston women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 home schedule with a 111-59 victory over McMurry on Monday night at Johnson Coliseum. The Bearkats featured a balanced offensive attack, with six players reaching double figures, and surpassed 100 points for the 12th time under head coach Ravon Justice.
McMurry took an early 5-2 lead before Sam Houston responded with a 27-point run to close the first quarter. The Bearkats held McMurry to 12 points in the opening period while forcing 10 turnovers and converting them into 26 points to take a 39-12 lead.
Sam Houston continued to build its advantage in the second quarter, opening the period with a 12-2 run. The Bearkats forced 17 turnovers in the first half and turned them into 37 points while going 16-of-25 from the free-throw line. Sam Houston carried a 63-29 lead into halftime.
Fanta Kone finished with 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, contributing across the stat sheet in the Bearkats' home-opening victory. Her eight assists helped facilitate the Sam Houston offense as the team shot 51.3 percent from the field.
The Bearkats maintained control after the break, outscoring McMurry 25-19 in the third quarter. Sam Houston forced seven additional turnovers in the period and entered the fourth quarter with an 88-48 advantage.
Sam Houston closed out the contest by holding McMurry to 11 points in the final period while adding 23 of its own to secure the 111-59 victory.
Taylor Spencer led the Bearkats with 17 points, while Kone and Hannah Wallace each added 16. Mimi Willis and Ruke Ogbevire contributed 12 points apiece. Sam Houston finished the night shooting 51.3 percent from the field, outrebounded McMurry 46-35 and scored 51 points off 37 forced turnovers. The Bearkats also held a 55-9 advantage in bench points.
Sam Houston will return to action Thursday, Nov. 5, traveling to Houston to face the Cougars at Fertitta Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
