Oklahoma State women's basketball falls short of big comeback in road loss to Houston
Merchant netted nine points in the second period as Houston (5-12, 1-5 Big 12) broke away from a tie game to lead by 11 at the half. She added six more in the third as the cushion grew to 62-42. Gia Cooke provided 16 points for the Cougars, and Eylia Love chipped in 15.