Blair scores career-high 28 point in loss to No. 6 Baylor, 74-58

Saturday, November 27

Cancun, Mexico

12:30 p.m.

University of Houston

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Baylor

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Baylor

Houston

Blair scores career-high 28 point in loss to No. 6 Baylor, 74-58

11/27/2021 2:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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Laila Blair posted 28 points connecting on six 3-pointers

CANCUN, Mex. – Laila Blair recorded a career-high 28 points in the final game of the Cancun Challenge as Houston lost to No. 6 Baylor 74-58 on Saturday afternoon.

Blair's 28 points led all shooters as she scored six 3-pointers to go with three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Bria Patterson also scored in double-digits contributing 10 points with four rebounds and one assist

First Quarter
The Cougars came out hot, going on a 10-2 run to open up the game. Blair scored 10-points in the first quarter including a 3-pointer to give Houston a 17-14 lead to end the first quarter.

Second Quarter
In the second quarter, Houston managed to hold on to its 3-point lead for the beginning of the quarter. However, the Cougars were unable to stop Baylor's pressure and the Bears went on a 10-0 run to close out the quarter, 34-27.

Third Quarter
Houston was unable to connect coming out of halftime as Baylor scored nine unanswered points going up 43-27 and the Bears finished the quarter ahead 51-32.

Fourth Quarter
In the fourth quarter, Houston found their rhythm as Blair led the charge. The Cougars went on a 15-3 run with eight points coming from Blair. However, it was too late as the Bears took the win 74-58.

UP NEXT
Houston continues its road games with a match-up against Alabama on Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.