PINE BLUFF, Ark. (Interstat) — Sam Houston raced to a 21-point first quarter and cruised to a 78-44 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday at HPER Complex. The Bearkats led 37-16 at halftime and were never challenged by the Lady Golden Lions.

Nyla Inmon led all scorers with 20 points for Sam Houston, while Fanta Kone added 17 points. Jailah Pelly recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the loss. Sam Houston improved to 2-1, while Arkansas-Pine Bluff fell to 1-2.