RUSTON, La. (Interstat) — Sam Houston held off Louisiana Tech 67-64 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Friday at Thomas Assembly Center. The Bearkats improved to 8-4 overall, while the Lady Techsters fell to 7-5.

Fanta Kone led Sam Houston with 19 points and five assists. Deborah Ogayemi added 17 points. Louisiana Tech was led by Kaleigh Thompson’s 16 points and Paris Bradley’s 15.

Sam Houston led by a single point entering the fourth quarter. The Bearkats maintained a narrow edge throughout the final period, securing the road victory despite a late push from Louisiana Tech. Attendance was 1,431.