Sunday, November 18
H&PE Arena
1 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Boston College
Photo by: Wilf Thorne/Wilf Thorne Photography
Houston Returns Home to Host Boston College
11/17/2018 8:45:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set for penultimate game inside H&PE Arena
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team is set for its penultimate game as the home team inside H&PE Arena, when they welcome Boston College for a 1 p.m., tipoff on Sunday.
Sunday's game will serve as Houston's Thanksgiving With The Coogs game. All fans that bring three or more canned food items to donate will receive FREE admission into Sunday's game.
Fans can hear the contest against Boston College live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Sunday's game will also be available courtesy of Houston All-Access and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for Houston All-Access. 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 Sunday's game against Boston College:
Series vs. Boston College – Houston and Boston College have met just three times in their histories, while Boston College has claimed all three matchups. The Eagles won the 2017 matchup 79-74 on Nov. 22.
American Honor – Sophomore forward Alyssa Okoene was honored as The American Athletic Conference 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 26.67 turnovers forced per game and 47 steals.
From Deep – Houston has been lighting it up from deep in the first two weeks of the season. The Cougars lead The American in 3-pointers made, 3-pointers attempted and 3-pointers made per game.
High Scoring – Sunday's contest will feature two of the top scoring teams in the NCAA this season. Houston ranks 23rd at 85.2 points per game, while BC scores 88.7 to sit 16th nationally.
SERIES vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Houston and Boston College will meet for the fourth time in history, and the Eagles hold the advantage 3-0.
Boston College won the most recent matchup, a 79-74 decision, in Chestnut Hill a season ago.
Sunday's matchup will be the first in Houston among the two teams.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 2-2 record after defeating Incarnate Word 79-60 on Friday in San Antonio.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including junior guard Jasmyne Harris, who paces the team at 22.5 points per game and has three-consecutive 20-point games. Alyssa Okoene ranks second with 12.0 points per night, while Angela Harris scores 11.7 per game and Serithia Hawkins adds 10.8.
Houston is scoring 85.2 points per game, which ranks second in The American, on 44.4 percent shooting from the field, and a 29.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars are allowing opponents to score 82.2 points per game while shooting 45.1 percent and 29.9 percent, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass this season by Okoene and Jasmyne Harris who are pulling down 5.0 rebounds per night. Okoene pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds against Georgia Tech.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 26.67 turnovers forced per game while also leading the league with 47 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks second in the league with 11 total steals.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Boston College enters Sunday's contest with a 3-0 overall record while holding a 1-0 mark in road matchups. The Eagles most recently topped Holy Cross 89-63 on Thursday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Boston College has three separate players who are averaging 14.7 points per game this season. Emma Guy, Makayla Dickens and Marnelle Garraud each lead the squad through the first two weeks of the season.
The Eagles are averaging 88.7 points per game, which ranks 16th in the country, while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Boston College is allowing opponents to score just 61.3 points per night while holding them to 36.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Georgia Pineau paces Boston College on the glass with 7.7 rebounds per night, while Emma Guy and Dickens each pull down 7.0 per contest. As a team, the Eagles outrebound opponents 52.7-30.7 for a margin of +22.0.
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.
Sunday's game will serve as Houston's Thanksgiving With The Coogs game. All fans that bring three or more canned food items to donate will receive FREE admission into Sunday's game.
Fans can hear the contest against Boston College live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Sunday's game will also be available courtesy of Houston All-Access and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for Houston All-Access. 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 Sunday's game against Boston College:
Series vs. Boston College – Houston and Boston College have met just three times in their histories, while Boston College has claimed all three matchups. The Eagles won the 2017 matchup 79-74 on Nov. 22.
American Honor – Sophomore forward Alyssa Okoene was honored as The American Athletic Conference 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 26.67 turnovers forced per game and 47 steals.
From Deep – Houston has been lighting it up from deep in the first two weeks of the season. The Cougars lead The American in 3-pointers made, 3-pointers attempted and 3-pointers made per game.
High Scoring – Sunday's contest will feature two of the top scoring teams in the NCAA this season. Houston ranks 23rd at 85.2 points per game, while BC scores 88.7 to sit 16th nationally.
SERIES vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Houston and Boston College will meet for the fourth time in history, and the Eagles hold the advantage 3-0.
Boston College won the most recent matchup, a 79-74 decision, in Chestnut Hill a season ago.
Sunday's matchup will be the first in Houston among the two teams.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 2-2 record after defeating Incarnate Word 79-60 on Friday in San Antonio.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including junior guard Jasmyne Harris, who paces the team at 22.5 points per game and has three-consecutive 20-point games. Alyssa Okoene ranks second with 12.0 points per night, while Angela Harris scores 11.7 per game and Serithia Hawkins adds 10.8.
Houston is scoring 85.2 points per game, which ranks second in The American, on 44.4 percent shooting from the field, and a 29.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars are allowing opponents to score 82.2 points per game while shooting 45.1 percent and 29.9 percent, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass this season by Okoene and Jasmyne Harris who are pulling down 5.0 rebounds per night. Okoene pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds against Georgia Tech.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 26.67 turnovers forced per game while also leading the league with 47 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks second in the league with 11 total steals.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Boston College enters Sunday's contest with a 3-0 overall record while holding a 1-0 mark in road matchups. The Eagles most recently topped Holy Cross 89-63 on Thursday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Boston College has three separate players who are averaging 14.7 points per game this season. Emma Guy, Makayla Dickens and Marnelle Garraud each lead the squad through the first two weeks of the season.
The Eagles are averaging 88.7 points per game, which ranks 16th in the country, while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Boston College is allowing opponents to score just 61.3 points per night while holding them to 36.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Georgia Pineau paces Boston College on the glass with 7.7 rebounds per night, while Emma Guy and Dickens each pull down 7.0 per contest. As a team, the Eagles outrebound opponents 52.7-30.7 for a margin of +22.0.
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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