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University of Houston Athletics
No. 24 Houston Seeks Perfection on Saturday Against Tulane
3/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
March 4, 2011
| Tulane (20-8 • 9-6) at No. 24 Houston (24-4 • 15-0) | |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 5, 2011 |
| Location | Hofheinz Pavilion (8,479) • Houston |
| Tickets | Ticket Information |
| Series History | Tulane leads, 16-11 |
| Last Time | Feb. 6, 2011: W, 85-70 at New Orleans, La. |
| Radio | Listen Live Houston Sports Network online broadcast powered by Stretch Internet Jeremy Branham, (play-by-play), Louis Ray (Color) |
| Live Video | UH All Access |
| Live Stats | |
| Game Notes | Houston Notes  Conference USA Notebook |
| Social Media |  Facebook •  Twitter |
HOUSTON - The No. 24 University of Houston women's basketball team looks to become only the second team in Conference USA history to go through the regular season unbeaten when it meets Tulane on Saturday. Tip off for the regular season finale is slated for 2:00 p.m. at Hofheinz Pavilion.
Houston seniors Jasmine Johnson, Brittany Mason, Lesslee Mason, Megan Morton, Brittney Scott and Courtney Taylor will all be honored following the conclusion of the game. The team will also be presented with the 2011 C-USA regular-season championship trophy, which was clinched on Feb. 20 against UTEP.
The contest is part of a doubleheader with the men's basketball team, who plays host to Rice at 5:00 p.m.
Houston (24-4, 15-0) extended its school-record winning streak to 15 games on Sunday with a come-from-behind victory over Rice. The Cougars trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half before putting together second-half runs of 17-5 and 21-7 to take their first lead with 1:50 remaining. Taylor led the way with 17 of her season-high 24 points coming in the final 20 minutes.
Houston features three of the top four scorers in the league as Scott (15.9 ppg), Taylor (15.6 ppg) and Porsche Landry (15.3 ppg) rank second, third and fourth, respectively. Taylor currently ranks fourth nationally in double-doubles (18) and leads C-USA and ranks eighth in the country in rebounds per game (11.4). Scott also places second in the league in 3-point percentage (40.0) and third in 3-pointers per game (2.6).
The top two offenses in C-USA will collide on Saturday, as Houston leads the league in scoring (74.8 ppg) and Tulane follows with 72.2 points per game. The Cougars also pace C-USA in scoring margin (+9.6), rebounding (44.3 rpg), defensive rebounds (29.0 rpg) and field goal percentage defense (36.9), while ranking second in blocked shots (4.9 bpg) and third in 3-point percentage (34.4), turnover margin (+2.7), steals (10.5 spg) and 3-point field goal percentage defense (30.5).
The Cougars, who are ranked No. 24 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches' Poll, also debuted at No. 25 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll this week for the first time since Dec. 20, 2004.
ABOUT TULANE
The Green Wave are currently riding a three-game winning streak after dropping four-consecutive contests to improve to 20-8 overall and 9-6 in C-USA play. Tulane is one of four teams to secure a first-round bye in the C-USA Tournament.
Tulane features a potent offense, ranking second in the league in scoring offense (72.2 ppg). All five starters are scoring in double figures, led by senior guard Danielle Nunn's 15.1 points per game.
The Green Wave are a guard-oriented team, leading C-USA in assists (16.4 apg), as Roshaunda Barnes ranks third (5.0 apg) and fellow guard Olivia Grayson follows in fourth (4.9 apg). Brett Benzio, a 6-3 center, has added 7.0 rebounds and a league-leading 2.5 blocked shots per game.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cougars have reeled off five straight against the Green Wave to cut the Tulane advantage to 16-11 since the 1978-79 season. Houston is 5-6 all-time against the Green Wave at Hofheinz Pavilion.
Houston topped Tulane by a score of 85-70 on Feb. 6 in New Orleans, La. Courtney Taylor paced the Cougars with 21 points and a season-high 18 rebounds. Houston led by double digits for most of the contest and were able to weather a late 19-7 Tulane run to get the victory.
TICKET INFORMATION
With the purchase of a ticket to the men's basketball contest against Rice at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, patrons receive free admission to the women's game. For as low as $15 fans can catch both contests, or purchase a ticket to the women's contest for as low as $8.
Fans have several options when ordering their women's basketball tickets. They can visit the Athletics Ticket Office, located on the first floor of the Athletics/Alumni Center by the UH Fan Shop, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fans also can call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or click the Tickets tab at UHCougars.com to buy tickets today.
UP NEXT
The Cougars enter the Conference USA Championship in El Paso, Texas, as the top seed. Houston will receive a first-round bye and begin play in the quarterfinals on March 10.
