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Enriquez’s Career-High 35 Lifts Houston Past Montana, 81-73
By Megan McCarthy
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MISSOULA, Mont. — Esmeralda Enriquez scored a career-high 35 points and added nine rebounds to lead Houston to an 81-73 victory over Montana at Dahlberg Arena.
Houston improved to 4-0 with the win, while Montana fell to 1-3. The Cougars led 42-31 at halftime and maintained their advantage through the second half.
Enriquez’s 35 points marked a career high. She also grabbed nine rebounds, leading Houston’s effort on both ends of the floor.
Houston held a 69-58 lead with 4:38 remaining after a three-pointer from Enriquez. Montana responded with a late push, scoring 29 points in the fourth quarter to close the gap.
Dom Nesland led Montana with 22 points and five assists. Jocelyn Land added 19 points, including five three-pointers, as the Grizzlies fought back in the final period.
Montana’s fourth-quarter surge trimmed Houston’s lead, but the Cougars held on for the eight-point victory. The Grizzlies’ 29-point fourth quarter was not enough to overcome Houston’s halftime advantage and Enriquez’s career performance.
It was Montana’s second straight close late loss to a Big 12 opponent. The Grizzlies fell to 1-3 on the season, while Houston remained unbeaten at 4-0.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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