Sam Houston falls to UTEP 82-66 on Senior Night at Johnson Coliseum, with a strong first half but ultimately succumbing to a 25-point third quarter by the Miners. Seniors Sydnee Kemp and Kaylee Jefferson led the Bearkats with 18 points each.

By the Numbers
  • Bearkats' record: 7-18 overall, 2-11 in CUSA
  • Sydnee Kemp and Kaylee Jefferson: 18 points each
  • Shanti Henry: 12 points
  • Elena Houghton: 9 rebounds
State of Play
  • UTEP outscored Sam Houston 45-28 in the second half
  • Six seniors were celebrated for their contributions to the Bearkats
What's Next

Sam Houston faces Middle Tennessee on March 2 at the Murphy Center.

Bottom Line

Despite a promising first half, Sam Houston couldn't maintain momentum, falling to UTEP on Senior Night. The team looks ahead to a matchup with Middle Tennessee.