HOUSTON, Tex.- South came up short in a hard-fought road contest to Rice Monday night in a 76-58 final.
Both teams got off to a quick start as hit a jumper to put South in front 8-7 early. South continued to get good lucks but would cool down after their fast start as the Owls closed the quarter on a 14-5 run to take the 21-13 lead heading into the second.
helped start South off on a good note as she knocked down a three to cut the deficit to seven. Rice would respond with a commanding run that would put them up 10 with 5:21 remaining in the quarter.