In its first matchup of the Cancun Challenge, the UH women’s basketball team picked up a 68-60 victory over Arizona State on Thanksgiving day.
Sophomore guard Laila Blair opened the scoring for the Cougars, sparking a hot start as UH got out to an early 17-6 lead that included a dominant 12-0 run.
UH played strong defense early, holding Arizona State to only 12 points in the first quarter and held a 10 point, 22-12 lead entering the second.
The Cougars shot a stellar 9 for 13 while holding Arizona State to only four field goals in the entire opening quarter.