University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Host UCF on ESPN3
1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON â€" The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team returns to the friendly confines of Hofheinz Pavilion to host UCF on Wednesday. Tipoff against the Knights is scheduled for 7:02 p.m., with the game airing live on ESPN3.
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass, the best way to see Houston's 14 regular season home games. For only $80, fans who purchase a Shasta Pass will receive general admission entrance to all 14 home games. The Shasta Pass also grants entry to every home game on the 2017 Houston Softball schedule. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A SHASTA PASS | FULL SCHEDULE
Fans can catch all of the action for Saturday's game live via ESPN3 with Fran Harris and Steffi Sorensen on the call. Fans can also catch the game live via Houston's home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live statistics are also available through , and the official Twitter account of Houston Women's Basketball, @UHCougarWBB, will offer updates throughout the game. | ESPN3 | TWITTER
THE STARTING FIVE
Here are five names, numbers, news items and storylines that you need to know about Wednesday's game against UCF.
Watch It Live â€" Houston's matchup against UCF on Wednesday will air live on ESPN3 with Fran Harris and Steffi Sorensen on the call.
Home Sweet Home â€" Houston has enjoyed much success against UCF inside Hofheinz Pavilion, winning four of their six contests, including a 64-55 victory last season.
Scoring Machine â€" Freshman guard Jasmyne Harris has been on fire of late. She is averaging 14.1 points per game over her last nine contests.
So Much Depth â€" Houston's bench has played a key role in the scoring this season. The Cougars have won the bench points battle in 13 of their 15 contests.
On The Glass â€" Houston has been a force on the glass this season, outrebounding opponents on average of 1.8 boards per game.
SERIES vs. UCF
Wednesday's game marks the 17th time the two squads will meet on the hardwood, dating back to the days when each team was in Conference USA.
UCF has won seven of the last eight matchups in the series. However, Houston's lone victory over the span came in a 64-55 win inside Hofheinz Pavilion last season.
UCF picked up revenge later in the year with a thrilling 65-62 victory over the Cougars in Orlando, on Feb. 23.
SCOUTING THE KNIGHTS
UCF enters Wednesday's matchup with a 10-6 overall record and a 0-3 mark in American play. The Knights most recently fell 65-62 at home against Memphis on Jan. 7.
As a team the Knights average 64.4 points per game, while allowing their opponents to score just 55.8. UCF shoots 41.5 percent from the field, but just 27.1 percent from beyond the 3-point line, while allowing opponents to shoot 39.3 percent and 30.0 percent, respectively. On the glass, the Knights have dominated all season, holding a 9.8 rebound per game advantage at 40.7 to 30.9.
Individually, the Knights are led by Zykira Lewis who has scored 16.2 points per game through the first 16 contests of the season. Aliyah Gregory also averages double figures with 12.5 points per game. On the glass, UCF has received 7.0 boards per game from Joslyn Massey, while Tolulope Omokore's 6.2 rebounds per game ranks second on the squad.
UP NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Houston heads back on the road for a one-game swing against Tulane on Saturday, Jan. 14. Tipoff inside Devlin Fieldhouse is scheduled for 2 p.m., with the game airing live on ESPN3.
PURCHASE A SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games. Fans can order a Shasta Pass by clicking .
FLOOR SEATS SEASON TICKET PACKAGE
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office also offers a Floor Seats season ticket package. For just $250, fans will have courtside access to all 14 Houston home games in 2016-17. Fans can purchase a season ticket package for Floor Seats by clicking HERE.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets for all 14 games inside Hofheinz Pavilion are on sale now via the Houston Athletics Ticket Office. Prices begin at just $5 for general admission seats and range up to $20 for floor seats. General admission group tickets are offered to parties of 10+ for $3 each. Single-game tickets can be purchased HERE.
FERTITTA PLEDGES $20 MILLION TO ATHLETICS
Tilman J. Fertitta, globally recognized entrepreneur and Chairman of the University of Houston System Board of Regents, presented a historic $20 million gift to the University of Houston to transform the UH basketball arena into a state of the art collegiate sports facility and rename the arena Fertitta Center. Fertitta's gift is the largest individual donation to UH Athletics.
The Fertitta gift is a significant step forward in the $60 million University of Houston Basketball capital renewal project for the center's design and renovation. Design work is currently underway. Renovations and construction are scheduled to follow the 2016-17 season, with completion expected during the 2018-19 season. Plans for the Cougars' home facility during the 2017-18 season have not been finalized.
The facility will feature a premium club area and a courtside club. The reconfigured bowl will move mid-court seating locations closer to game action with floor-level seating opposite the team benches for UH students. Renovations include a new audio system, sports lighting and video boards as well as new concession stands and expanded restrooms. The facility's exterior also will be refreshed.
Prominent to the center's exterior, the renovation will preserve the legacy of the Hofheinz family and its contributions to both UH and the city of Houston. UH will transform an area adjacent to the new facility into Hofheinz Plaza, where fans will be greeted by a bronze statue of former Harris County Judge Roy Hofheinz. The University of Houston will request that city officials rename a portion of Holman Street in front of the arena after the Hofheinz family. In addition, Roy Hofheinz's records will be permanently archived and publicly accessible as a special collection in the UH library and the Alumni Center will house an area describing the lives and public service of Roy and Irene Hofheinz.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive daily information and in-game updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter. Fans can also catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at facebook.com/UHCougarWBB.
