WACO, Texas (Interstat) — Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 25 points to lead Baylor to an 82-66 victory over Houston in a Big 12 women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Ferrell Center.

The Lady Bears improved to 19-3 overall, while the Cougars fell to 6-14. Baylor led 36-19 at halftime before Houston rallied with a 25-point third quarter. The Lady Bears responded with 26 points in the period to maintain control. Bella Fontleroy added 17 points for Baylor, and Taliah Scott scored 14. Houston’s offense was led by its second-half surge but could not overcome the early deficit in front of 3,438 fans. Baylor was a heavy pregame favorite and covered the spread in the victory.