Sam Houston had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They snuck past the La Vernia Bears with a 57-53 win on Tuesday. This was payback for the Hurricanes, who suffered a 55-25 loss the last time these two teams met.
Sam Houston's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brenna Davis, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 18 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jakiyah Caldwell, who posted 13 points plus eight rebounds and five steals.
Sam Houston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Sam Houston will square off against Southwest Legacy at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for La Vernia, they will challenge Canyon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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