Minnesota rebounded from its disgraceful performance Thursday against Sacto and beat Houston last night. Katie Smith led with 22 points, 6 boards, and 5 assists.

The team was down after the Monarchs game. "How would you feel? How did it look?" Tamika Williams said. "We couldn't do anything, so you feel horrible. Last night, Tamika had a double-double.

"It was better decision-making," coach McConnell Serio said. "We simplified things, and made the post players work for position."

Houston is struggling without Thompson. "We're not a very good basketball team right now," coach Chancellor said.