Kansas Women Take Down Sam Houston State 66-51
The Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats 66-51 on Sunday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks improved to 2-0 on the season, while the Bearkats fell to 0-2.
Key Stats
- Kansas shot 44.4% from the field, while Sam Houston State shot 34.4%.
- Kansas outrebounded Sam Houston State 42-28.
- Kansas had 14 assists, while Sam Houston State had 9.
Player Highlights
Senior guard Aniya Thomas led the Jayhawks with 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Sophomore guard Gabby Gregory added 12 points and 4 assists.
Sophomore forward Taiyanna Jackson scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Junior guard Shelby Gonzales led the Bearkats with 14 points.
Summary
The Jayhawks jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in their win over the Bearkats.
Kansas led by 10 points at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 15 points at the half.
The Bearkats cut the lead to 10 points in the third quarter, but the Jayhawks responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.
Coach's Corner
Kansas coach Brandon Schneider was pleased with his team's performance, especially on the defensive end.
"I thought our defense was really good today," Schneider said. "We held them to 34% shooting and forced 17 turnovers."
Sam Houston State coach Ravon Randolph was disappointed with his team's performance, but he said he saw some positives.
"We didn't play our best game today, but I saw some good things out there," Randolph said. "We're a young team, and we're still learning."
Up Next
The Jayhawks will return to action on Wednesday, November 16th, when they host the Wichita State Shockers.
The Bearkats will return to action on Tuesday, November 15th, when they host the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns.
