HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Sam Houston used a dominant second half to overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat Missouri State 74-67 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Thursday night at Johnson Coliseum.

The visiting Lady Bears led 39-30 at halftime, but the Bearkats surged ahead with a 20-point third quarter. Sam Houston sealed the win by making 24 of 33 free throws and capitalizing on 26 Missouri State turnovers, scoring 41 points off them.

Fanta Kone led Sam Houston with 19 points and eight assists. Kaemyn Bekemeier scored a game-high 21 points for Missouri State. Sam Houston improved to 15-7, while Missouri State fell to 15-9.