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Alyssa Okoene Named American Player OTW
11/12/2018 2:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougar sophomore averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds in opening week
HOUSTON – Houston Cougar Women's Basketball redshirt sophomore forward Alyssa Okoene has been named The American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Okoene averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest in the first two games of her career. Okoene also tallied an assist and two steals in 56 minutes of play against 24/RV California and Georgia Tech.
In her Houston debut against the Bears, Okoene shot 3-of-3 from the field to combine for seven points and pulled down two offensive rebounds, despite playing just 15 minutes due to foul trouble.
Okoene showed up big three nights later against the Yellow Jackets, a contest where she made the first start of her career. The North Shore HS alum paced the team with 26 points and 11 rebounds for her first career double-double. Okoene shot 10-of-16 from the floor, including a layup as time expired to tie the contest and send the game to a second overtime.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
The Cougars have a busy week ahead of them, beginning with a road trip to Louisiana Tech on Nov. 14. Two nights later, Houston will meet UIW in San Antonio before returning home to close out the week against Boston College on Nov. 18.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and start at just $50 for General Admission seating and feature options for reserved seating as well.
Houston has also opened up a 4-game mini plan option beginning at $20 for General Admission seating and ranging to $30 for Priority Seating. With the mini plan, fans can choose four games from any of Houston's 13 home games throughout the 2018-19 season.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit UHCougars.com/tickets or click HERE. Fans can also reach the UH Ticket Office by phone at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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.
Okoene averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest in the first two games of her career. Okoene also tallied an assist and two steals in 56 minutes of play against 24/RV California and Georgia Tech.
In her Houston debut against the Bears, Okoene shot 3-of-3 from the field to combine for seven points and pulled down two offensive rebounds, despite playing just 15 minutes due to foul trouble.
Okoene showed up big three nights later against the Yellow Jackets, a contest where she made the first start of her career. The North Shore HS alum paced the team with 26 points and 11 rebounds for her first career double-double. Okoene shot 10-of-16 from the floor, including a layup as time expired to tie the contest and send the game to a second overtime.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
The Cougars have a busy week ahead of them, beginning with a road trip to Louisiana Tech on Nov. 14. Two nights later, Houston will meet UIW in San Antonio before returning home to close out the week against Boston College on Nov. 18.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and start at just $50 for General Admission seating and feature options for reserved seating as well.
Houston has also opened up a 4-game mini plan option beginning at $20 for General Admission seating and ranging to $30 for Priority Seating. With the mini plan, fans can choose four games from any of Houston's 13 home games throughout the 2018-19 season.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit UHCougars.com/tickets or click HERE. Fans can also reach the UH Ticket Office by phone at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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.
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