Feb. 17, 2010

HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Darika Hill had career highs with 29 points and 16 rebounds, but it wasn't enough for the Lamar University women's basketball team in a 73-65 loss to host Sam Houston State in a Southland Conference game Wednesday night.

Lamar (19-6 overall, 9-2 conference) struggled from the field, connecting on just 32.0 percent of its shots (24-of-75) from the field. It was the lowest percentage for the Lady Cardinals since their season-opening loss at Minnesota.

Lamar was just 5-of-27 (18.5 percent) from 3-point range.

Kalis Loyd had her sixth double-double of the season, finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jenna Plumley added eight points, as her streak of 15 consecutive games of 10 or more points ended.

Ray Alexander had 19 points for Sam Houston State (7-16, 4-7). Brittany Brooks had a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds.

Lamar returns to action at 2:05 p.m. Saturday when it hosts Northwestern State in a conference game at the Montagne Center.

For tickets, call (409) 880-1715 or visit www.lamarcardinals.com.

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