A dominant second-half performance propelled the Houston women’s basketball team to a 75-66 win over Cincinnati on Saturday.
Spoiling the Bearcats’ Senior Day, the Cougars were able to use their typical swarming defense to create an insurmountable second-half lead.
The teams played an evenly matched game in the first half of play as both teams stringed together strong offensive runs that kept the game close. The Cougars led by as many as 14 in the second quarter, but went into the break only up by four.
A dominant third quarter proved to be the difference in the game, with the Cougars outscoring the Bearcats 24-11.