FIU Women's Basketball Falls to Sam Houston, 66-54

The FIU women's basketball team faced a tough loss against Sam Houston, ending the game 66-54 and falling to 5-5 in conference play. Despite strong individual performances, including 16 points from two players, FIU could not overcome a late surge from the Bearkats. Meanwhile, Central Arkansas extended its winning streak to nine games with a 76-65 victory over Jacksonville, highlighted by a career-high 24 points from one player and a notable performance on defense. Virginia suffered a significant defeat against No. 22 Florida State, losing 101-68 in a game marked by a poor start and inability to recover. Eastern Michigan continued its struggles with a 68-45 loss to Miami, marking their 15th consecutive defeat and leaving them at 1-21 on the season. The games illustrate the challenging dynamics within women's college basketball as teams navigate competitive conference play and strive for improvement.