Sam Houston State Bearkats Edge Out Lady Rattlers at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
In a closely contested encounter at the Bernard Johnson Coliseum, the Sam Houston State Bearkats secured a narrow victory over the Florida A&M Lady Rattlers with a final score of 65-62. The home team's season record now stands at an even 1-1, while the visiting Lady Rattlers fall to 1-1 as well.
The game was marked by frequent lead changes and ties, indicating how evenly matched both teams were throughout the contest. The Sam Houston State Bearkats started strong, outscoring their opponents in the first quarter with 22 points compared to the Lady Rattlers' 16. However, momentum shifted in favor of Florida A&M in the second quarter as they racked up an impressive 21 points against the Bearkats' 15.
As play resumed after halftime, both teams struggled to dominate offensively in what turned out to be a low-scoring third quarter for each side; each team only managed to add another 11 points to their tally. In this critical period of play, defense became paramount for both sides.
The final quarter saw renewed vigor from Sam Houston State as they put up an additional 17 points against Florida A&M's competitive but insufficient effort of adding another 14 points. This late surge proved decisive for Sam Houston State's eventual triumph.
Statistically speaking, both teams displayed notable performances on court. The Bearkats showcased their defensive capabilities with nine steals and one block while committing fewer personal fouls than their opponents (22 compared to Florida A&M's significant count of 28). On offense, despite shooting at lower percentages from both two-point (37 percent) and three-point range (27 percent), they managed more free throws made (21) which contributed significantly to their overall point total.
Florida A&M demonstrated efficiency from two-point range with a solid shooting percentage of approximately 51 percent and also excelled in generating fast break opportunities that resulted in them scoring an impressive total of thirteen fast break points. Their rebounding was strong too; they collected thirty-seven rebounds including eight offensive boards which led them to score seven second-chance points.
Looking ahead for fans of Sam Houston State Bearkats: The next game is scheduled against Texas Tech Lady Raiders on December sixth at United Supermarkets Arena located in Lubbock. Fans can catch all live action from this upcoming match-up since it will not be broadcasted on any network.