Raegan McCowan had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the Houston Cougars beat the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 89-59 on Tuesday night at Fertitta Center.
The Cougars came out fast, taking the first quarter 27-14. They led by as many as 36 points. A 20-0 run in the third quarter proved decisive.
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For Houston, Raegan McCowan finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, Kaelyn Hamilton added 14 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Alyvia McCorkle contributed 13 points and five steals off the bench.
For Stephen F. Austin, Myka Perry led the way with 17 points, seven rebounds and three steals, and Faith Acker added 17 points, four rebounds and three blocks.
The Cougars moved to 3-0. The Ladyjacks fell to 1-1.
The Cougars are first in the Big 12 and have won three straight. The Ladyjacks sit first in the Southland. Stephen F. Austin is 1-0 at home and 0-1 on the road.
The Cougars are back in action when they visit the Montana Lady Griz on Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Ladyjacks next host the Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
