Texas Tech Lady Raiders Dominate at United Supermarkets Arena Against Sam Houston Bearkats
The Texas Tech Lady Raiders showcased a commanding performance at the United Supermarkets Arena, outscoring the Sam Houston Bearkats 93-60. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Bearkats fall to 0-1.
From the outset, the Lady Raiders established their dominance on both ends of the court. They finished with a remarkable field goal percentage of 57 and were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting an outstanding 69 percent of their attempts. Their offensive efforts were bolstered by a total of 25 assists, which facilitated scoring opportunities and led to a high-powered attack that seemed to overwhelm their opponents throughout the game.
The Lady Raiders' defense was equally impressive. They amassed six steals and three blocks, disrupting the Bearkats' offensive flow. This defensive pressure contributed to Sam Houston committing a total of 18 turnovers. Capitalizing on these opportunities, Texas Tech scored an impressive 22 points off turnovers.
In terms of rebounding, Texas Tech outperformed Sam Houston with a total of 39 rebounds compared to their opponent's 35. The Lady Raiders' ability to control the boards allowed them to score an additional 16 second-chance points over the course of the game.
Sam Houston struggled with accuracy throughout the match-up; they shot just under 35 percent from field goals and only made seven out of twenty-three three-point attempts for a three-point percentage rounded off at thirty percent. Their free throw performance also left room for improvement as they managed just above fifty-two percent from the line.
Despite being behind in several statistical categories, Sam Houston did manage some bright spots during playtime; they fought hard in paint scoring where they racked up twenty-two points and showed resilience by securing twenty-three second-chance points thanks largely due to their sixteen offensive rebounds.
As fans look forward to future games, attention turns towards Texas Tech's next challenge where they will host Incarnate Word Cardinals at United Supermarkets Arena on December thirteen at five-thirty PM local time in Lubbock. Fans eager for more action can catch this upcoming contest as it unfolds live without any broadcast networks announced yet for coverage.