Bearkats Battle But Lady Techsters Take Victory at Bernard Johnson Coliseum
In a conference game that saw the Sam Houston State Bearkats face off against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, the final scoreline read 71-57 in favor of the visitors. The Bearkats now stand with a record reflecting their recent performance, while the Lady Techsters improved theirs. Despite a valiant effort in front of a home crowd of 4,910 fans at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum, it was not enough to secure a win.
The game began with the Lady Techsters establishing an early lead by scoring 22 points in the first quarter compared to just 4 from the Bearkats. However, as play progressed into subsequent quarters, Sam Houston showed signs of resurgence. They managed to put up 17 points in the second quarter and continued to fight back with 13 and 23 points in third and fourth quarters respectively.
Statistically speaking, Sam Houston's performance was marked by determination and effort despite falling short on execution at times. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40 percent from their total attempts (53), including shooting an impressive 37 percent from beyond the arc (19 attempts). From free throws, they capitalized on their opportunities by making eight out of ten shots for an excellent conversion rate of 80 percent.
On defense, they managed to block three shots and steal six times from their opponents but committed one more personal foul than Louisiana Tech for a total of eighteen fouls during playtime which lasted exactly three hours and twenty minutes for both teams.
Louisiana Tech's offense proved too strong; they made half their two-point attempts (46) and ended up with an overall field goal percentage standing at forty-four percent after sixty-three attempts. Their ability to convert fast break opportunities into sixteen points coupled with nineteen points off turnovers played significant roles in securing their victory margin.
The rebounding battle also went Louisiana Tech's way as they grabbed forty-two rebounds compared to thirty by Sam Houston; twelve offensive boards contributed directly to eight second-chance points for Louisiana Tech.
Looking ahead now after this tough contest: The next challenge for Sam Houston State Bearkats will be against Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Pete Mathews Coliseum located in Jacksonville, Alabama on March ninth scheduled for two o'clock post meridiem Central Time Zone. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into future broadcasts detailing every play live as it unfolds on court.