Wednesday, November 21
New York, N.Y.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Columbia
Houston Meets Columbia in The Big Apple
11/20/2018 2:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars hit the road for New York City
NEW YORK – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team returns to the road with a weekday matchup against Columbia on Wednesday. Tipoff against the Lions is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT, inside Levien Gymnasium.
Fans can hear the contest against Columbia live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Wednesday's game will also be available courtesy of ESPN+ and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for ESPN+ content. 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 Wednesday's game at Columbia:
Series vs. Columbia – Houston and Columbia will meet for just the second time in their histories, but for the second-consecutive season. Houston won the first matchup 77-53 in December of 2017.
Series Success – Serithia Hawkins (19 points), Jasmyne Harris (16 points), Angela Harris (14 points) and Dorian Branch (10 points) will look to continue the success they had against Columbia a season ago.
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 25.40 turnovers forced per game and 58 steals.
From Deep – Houston has made 38 3-pointers through the first five games of the season, a mark that paces The American and ranks 17th nationally.
Always on the Court – Thanks to three overtime periods for the Cougars this season, Dorian Branch (179:29) and Jasmyne Harris (173:15) lead the American in minutes played, while each ranks among the top-15 nationally.
SERIES vs. COLUMBIA
Houston and Columbia will meet for just the second time in the two program's histories.
Houston won the previous matchup, a 77-53 decision, inside H&PE Arena on Dec. 28, 2017.
Wednesday's matchup will be the first in New York for the series.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 2-3 record after falling 64-57 against Boston College, on Sunday inside H&PE Arena.
Houston has four players averaging double figures this season including an American Athletic Conference-leading 21.0 from Jasmyne Harris. Serithia Hawkins and Angela Harris each average 12.0 points per game, while Alyssa Okoene adds 10.6 per night.
Houston is scoring 79.6 points per game which ranks 53rd in the NCAA this season and third in The American. Houston is shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars are allowing opponents to score 78.6 points per game, while shooting 43.6 percent and 32.9 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass by Serithia Hawkins who pulls down 6.0 rebounds per night, and her 30 total rebounds rank eighth in The American. Alyssa Okoene pulls down 5.4 boards per contest, while Jasmyne Harris contributes 5.0. The Cougars average 38.4 rebounds per night.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 25.40 turnovers forced per game, while also leading the league with 58 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks second in the league with 14 total steals.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Columbia enters Wednesday's contest with a 2-2 record after falling at Milwaukee (78-65) and at Illinois (76-69) in a pair of road contests last week.
Columbia has a pair of players averaging double-figures in scoring, including a team-leading 15.5 from Sienna Durr. Janiya Clemmons ranks second on the team in scoring with 10.5 points per night.
As a team, the Lions are shooting 42.0 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line, which leads to an average of 67.3 points per game. Conversely, Columbia is allowing teams to score 66.5 points per game on 35.6 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from deep.
Clemmons paces the Lions on the glass, pulling down 6.8 boards per night, while Mikayla Markham averages 5.8 rebounds and Durr contributes 5.0 per game.
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 Columbia live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Wednesday's game will also be available courtesy of ESPN+ and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for ESPN+ content. 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 Wednesday's game at Columbia:
Series vs. Columbia – Houston and Columbia will meet for just the second time in their histories, but for the second-consecutive season. Houston won the first matchup 77-53 in December of 2017.
Series Success – Serithia Hawkins (19 points), Jasmyne Harris (16 points), Angela Harris (14 points) and Dorian Branch (10 points) will look to continue the success they had against Columbia a season ago.
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 25.40 turnovers forced per game and 58 steals.
From Deep – Houston has made 38 3-pointers through the first five games of the season, a mark that paces The American and ranks 17th nationally.
Always on the Court – Thanks to three overtime periods for the Cougars this season, Dorian Branch (179:29) and Jasmyne Harris (173:15) lead the American in minutes played, while each ranks among the top-15 nationally.
SERIES vs. COLUMBIA
Houston and Columbia will meet for just the second time in the two program's histories.
Houston won the previous matchup, a 77-53 decision, inside H&PE Arena on Dec. 28, 2017.
Wednesday's matchup will be the first in New York for the series.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 2-3 record after falling 64-57 against Boston College, on Sunday inside H&PE Arena.
Houston has four players averaging double figures this season including an American Athletic Conference-leading 21.0 from Jasmyne Harris. Serithia Hawkins and Angela Harris each average 12.0 points per game, while Alyssa Okoene adds 10.6 per night.
Houston is scoring 79.6 points per game which ranks 53rd in the NCAA this season and third in The American. Houston is shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars are allowing opponents to score 78.6 points per game, while shooting 43.6 percent and 32.9 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
The Cougars have been led on the glass by Serithia Hawkins who pulls down 6.0 rebounds per night, and her 30 total rebounds rank eighth in The American. Alyssa Okoene pulls down 5.4 boards per contest, while Jasmyne Harris contributes 5.0. The Cougars average 38.4 rebounds per night.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 25.40 turnovers forced per game, while also leading the league with 58 steals. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks second in the league with 14 total steals.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Columbia enters Wednesday's contest with a 2-2 record after falling at Milwaukee (78-65) and at Illinois (76-69) in a pair of road contests last week.
Columbia has a pair of players averaging double-figures in scoring, including a team-leading 15.5 from Sienna Durr. Janiya Clemmons ranks second on the team in scoring with 10.5 points per night.
As a team, the Lions are shooting 42.0 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line, which leads to an average of 67.3 points per game. Conversely, Columbia is allowing teams to score 66.5 points per game on 35.6 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from deep.
Clemmons paces the Lions on the glass, pulling down 6.8 boards per night, while Mikayla Markham averages 5.8 rebounds and Durr contributes 5.0 per game.
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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