University of Houston Athletics
Friday, November 16
San Antonio, Texas
11:30 a.m.
University of Houston
at
Incarnate Word
Photo by: Wilf Thorne/Wilf Thorne Photography
Houston Wraps up Road Trip at UIW
11/15/2018 9:09:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars meet Cardinals for fourth time in history
SAN ANTONIO – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team wraps up a 2-game road trip with a matchup at Incarnate Word, Friday. Tipoff is set for 11:30 a.m., inside the McDermott Center.
Fans can hear the contest against Incarnate Word live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live statistics are also available through SideArm Stats, and the official Twitter account of Houston Women's Basketball, @UHCougarWBB, will offer updates throughout the game.
THE STARTING FIVE
Here are five names, numbers, news items and storylines you need to know about Friday's game at UIW:
Series vs. UIW – Houston holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series, with all three games coming in the Ronald Hughey era. Houston won the most recent contest, 98-67 last season.
American Honor – Sophomore forward Alyssa Okoene was honored as The American Athletic Conference's Player of the Week after averaging 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the season's opening week.
That's Ours – Houston set a school record with 41 turnovers forced in the win over Georgia Tech and now leads the American Athletic Conference with 27.0 turnovers forced per game and 37 steals.
Taking Care of It – On top of forcing turnovers, Houston has also been able to take care of the ball on the other end. The Cougars hold a 14.5 turnover margin advantage which paces play in The American.
High Scoring – Houston holds a distinct advantage over UIW in terms of scoring entering the contest. In three games, Houston is averaging 87.3 points per game, while UIW sits at just 49.7.
SERIES vs. UIW
Friday's meeting will be the fourth all-time in the series, each of which coming in the Ronald Hughey era. Houston holds a 2-1 record in the series.
Houston won the most recent contest, a 98-67 decision inside Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse on Dec. 18, 2017. The game was moved to Rice's campus due to a power outage at H&PE Arena.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with an 1-2 record after falling at Louisiana Tech, 100-88 in overtime.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including junior guard Jasmyne Harris, who paces the team at 21.0 points per game. Alyssa Okoene ranks second with 14.7 points per night, while Serithia Hawkins sits at 12.3 and Angela Harris scores 11.7 per game.
Houston is scoring a conference-leading 87.3 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting from the field and a 28.2 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars are allowing opponents to score 88.3 points per game while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from beyond the arc, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass this season by Okoene who is pulling down 6.3 rebounds per night after a career-high 11 rebound effort against Georgia Tech. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 5.0 boards per game.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 27.0 turnovers forced per game, while also leading the league with 37 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris leads the conference with 10 total steals.
SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
Incarnate Word enters the contest with a 0-3 record after falling to South Dakota, 96-43 in their most recent contest in Vermillion, S.D.
The Cardinals are led offensively by junior Imani Robinson who scores 9.7 points per contest, while junior Lunden Henry ranks a close second at 9.3 a night. UIW is averaging just 49.7 points per game on 28.4 percent shooting from the field while allowing opponents to score 83.7 points per game on 47.4 percent from the floor.
On the glass this season, the Cardinals get outrebounded by an average of 13.4 rebounds per game at 46.7-33.3. Freshman Star Omozee has been key for Incarnate Word on the glass in 2018-19, pulling down 7.3 rebounds per night.
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.
Fans can hear the contest against Incarnate Word live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live statistics are also available through SideArm Stats, and the official Twitter account of Houston Women's Basketball, @UHCougarWBB, will offer updates throughout the game.
THE STARTING FIVE
Here are five names, numbers, news items and storylines you need to know about Friday's game at UIW:
Series vs. UIW – Houston holds a 2-1 advantage in the all-time series, with all three games coming in the Ronald Hughey era. Houston won the most recent contest, 98-67 last season.
American Honor – Sophomore forward Alyssa Okoene was honored as The American Athletic Conference's Player of the Week after averaging 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in the season's opening week.
That's Ours – Houston set a school record with 41 turnovers forced in the win over Georgia Tech and now leads the American Athletic Conference with 27.0 turnovers forced per game and 37 steals.
Taking Care of It – On top of forcing turnovers, Houston has also been able to take care of the ball on the other end. The Cougars hold a 14.5 turnover margin advantage which paces play in The American.
High Scoring – Houston holds a distinct advantage over UIW in terms of scoring entering the contest. In three games, Houston is averaging 87.3 points per game, while UIW sits at just 49.7.
SERIES vs. UIW
Friday's meeting will be the fourth all-time in the series, each of which coming in the Ronald Hughey era. Houston holds a 2-1 record in the series.
Houston won the most recent contest, a 98-67 decision inside Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse on Dec. 18, 2017. The game was moved to Rice's campus due to a power outage at H&PE Arena.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with an 1-2 record after falling at Louisiana Tech, 100-88 in overtime.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including junior guard Jasmyne Harris, who paces the team at 21.0 points per game. Alyssa Okoene ranks second with 14.7 points per night, while Serithia Hawkins sits at 12.3 and Angela Harris scores 11.7 per game.
Houston is scoring a conference-leading 87.3 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting from the field and a 28.2 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars are allowing opponents to score 88.3 points per game while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from beyond the arc, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass this season by Okoene who is pulling down 6.3 rebounds per night after a career-high 11 rebound effort against Georgia Tech. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 5.0 boards per game.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 27.0 turnovers forced per game, while also leading the league with 37 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris leads the conference with 10 total steals.
SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
Incarnate Word enters the contest with a 0-3 record after falling to South Dakota, 96-43 in their most recent contest in Vermillion, S.D.
The Cardinals are led offensively by junior Imani Robinson who scores 9.7 points per contest, while junior Lunden Henry ranks a close second at 9.3 a night. UIW is averaging just 49.7 points per game on 28.4 percent shooting from the field while allowing opponents to score 83.7 points per game on 47.4 percent from the floor.
On the glass this season, the Cardinals get outrebounded by an average of 13.4 rebounds per game at 46.7-33.3. Freshman Star Omozee has been key for Incarnate Word on the glass in 2018-19, pulling down 7.3 rebounds per night.
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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