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| Freshman Judy Jones netted a career-high 26 points on Wednesday (photo by Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News). |
SAN ANTONIO — Freshman Judy Jones posted a career-high 26 points to lead UTSA past Sam Houston State, 74-55, in Southland Conference action Wednesday night at the Convocation Center.
The Roadrunners, who collected their 17th straight Southland win against the Bearkats, improved to 11-9 on the season and 5-2 in league play, while Sam Houston dropped to 5-14 overall and 2-5 in conference.
Jones was efficient on the night going 8-of-14 from the floor and set personal best in free throws made and attempts going 10-for-14 en route to her 26-point performance. The Monroe, La., native has scored in double figures for the eighth straight game, including all seven conference contests.
Sophomore Whitney York collected 16 points, with 14 coming in the first half, on a solid shooting effort from the floor (6-11). Freshman Whitney Wright added 10 points off the bench, as UTSA held a 41-11 advantaged from the bench. Junior Ashleigh Franklin held game-high honors with 10 rebounds.
Sam Houston State was led by Ray Alexander’s team-best 14 points, while Brittany Brooks chipped in with 13 points. Bre Agnew tied Franklin with 10 boards on the night.
The Runners dominated the paint area outscoring the Bearkats 44 to 24. UTSA also forced 14 SHSU mishaps – 10 via the steals – which led to 22 points off turnovers.
UTSA netted the first seven of the 10 points scored to push its lead to 44-30 with 15:31 to play in the second half. Meanwhile, Alexander’s on jumper two minutes later got the Bearkats within 12 of the Roadrunners lead (46-34).
The Runners then put the game away with a 19-4 run over the following six minutes to build their largest lead of the game at 27 (65-38). Jones and Wright contributed 14 of the 19 points netted during that span and UTSA cruised to the 19-point win.
UTSA trailed 3-0 within the first three minutes of the first half, but then the Roadrunners’ offense picked up the pace with a 21-4 run that stretched over the next seven minutes of the frame and would not look back. Jones highlighted the spurt with 12 of the 21 points scored by the Roadrunners.
Sam Houston State pulled within 26-20 on Agnew’s free throw with 3:56 to go in the stanza. York’s driving layup with seven ticks remaining made it a double digit lead (35-25), but Whitney Smith converted on a short jumper with the game clock expiring to make it a 35-27 halftime score.
UTSA hits the road for a conference showdown at Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Tip off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
The Roadrunners, who collected their 17th straight Southland win against the Bearkats, improved to 11-9 on the season and 5-2 in league play, while Sam Houston dropped to 5-14 overall and 2-5 in conference.
Jones was efficient on the night going 8-of-14 from the floor and set personal best in free throws made and attempts going 10-for-14 en route to her 26-point performance. The Monroe, La., native has scored in double figures for the eighth straight game, including all seven conference contests.
Sophomore Whitney York collected 16 points, with 14 coming in the first half, on a solid shooting effort from the floor (6-11). Freshman Whitney Wright added 10 points off the bench, as UTSA held a 41-11 advantaged from the bench. Junior Ashleigh Franklin held game-high honors with 10 rebounds.
Sam Houston State was led by Ray Alexander’s team-best 14 points, while Brittany Brooks chipped in with 13 points. Bre Agnew tied Franklin with 10 boards on the night.
The Runners dominated the paint area outscoring the Bearkats 44 to 24. UTSA also forced 14 SHSU mishaps – 10 via the steals – which led to 22 points off turnovers.
UTSA netted the first seven of the 10 points scored to push its lead to 44-30 with 15:31 to play in the second half. Meanwhile, Alexander’s on jumper two minutes later got the Bearkats within 12 of the Roadrunners lead (46-34).
The Runners then put the game away with a 19-4 run over the following six minutes to build their largest lead of the game at 27 (65-38). Jones and Wright contributed 14 of the 19 points netted during that span and UTSA cruised to the 19-point win.
UTSA trailed 3-0 within the first three minutes of the first half, but then the Roadrunners’ offense picked up the pace with a 21-4 run that stretched over the next seven minutes of the frame and would not look back. Jones highlighted the spurt with 12 of the 21 points scored by the Roadrunners.
Sam Houston State pulled within 26-20 on Agnew’s free throw with 3:56 to go in the stanza. York’s driving layup with seven ticks remaining made it a double digit lead (35-25), but Whitney Smith converted on a short jumper with the game clock expiring to make it a 35-27 halftime score.
UTSA hits the road for a conference showdown at Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Tip off is scheduled for 3 p.m.