Saturday, November 24
H&PE Arena
2 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
New Mexico
Houston Hosts New Mexico in Weekend Matchup
11/23/2018 9:53:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set to compete as home team for final time inside H&PE Arena
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team is set to host its final game inside H&PE Arena, when it welcomes New Mexico on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Saturday's Contest will serve as College Night. Any student from area colleges will receive FREE admission to the matchup against New Mexico with a valid college ID. The Cougars will also be hosting a food drive, where any fan that brings three or more canned food items to donate receives FREE admission.
Fans can hear the contest against New Mexico live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Saturday's game will also be available courtesy of Houston All Access and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for All Access 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 Saturday's game against New Mexico:
Series vs. New Mexico – Houston and New Mexico have met six times previously, and the series is tied at 3-3. The Cougars won the most recent contest, 77-62, inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 30, 2012.
One Final Time – Saturday's contest will serve as Houston's final game as the home team inside H&PE Arena. The Cougars open a new era, when they host Texas A&M inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 6.
That's Ours – Houston has forced at least 20 turnovers in all six games, including a school-record 40 against Georgia Tech. The Cougars lead The American and rank 17th in the nation with 25.67 turnovers forced per game.
To the Line – Houston leads the American Athletic Conference in both free throws attempted (120) and free throws made (74) through six games this season.
Scoring Machine – Junior guard Jasmyne Harris has been one of the top scorers in the country this season. Her 118 points paces The American and ranks fourth in the NCAA this season.
SERIES vs. NEW MEXICO
Houston and New Mexico will meet for the seventh time in school history. The series sits tied at 3-3.
Houston won the previous matchup, a 77-62 decision, on Nov. 30, 2012 inside Hofheinz Pavilion. The Cougars are 2-0 all-time when meeting the Lobos in Houston.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-3 record after defeating Columbia 83-72 on Wednesday in New York, N.Y.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by junior guard Jasmyne Harris who's 19.7 points per game ranks third in The American and 54th in the NCAA. Senior Serithia Hawkins averages 12.2 points per night, while Alyssa Okoene adds 11.2 following her second career double-double against Columbia. Angela Harris contributes 11.0 per contest.
Houston is scoring 80.2 points per game which ranks second in The American and 46th in the nation. The Cougars shoot 43.8 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, Houston allows opponents to shoot 43.3 percent overall and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc to allow 77.5 points per contest.
Houston has been led on the glass this season by Okoene, who upped her average to 6.8 rebounds per game after a 14-board performance at Columbia. Hawkins ranks second on the squad with 6.0 per contest, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.0.
Houston has complied 89 assists this season which ranks 12th in the NCAA and leads The American. Jasmyne Harris (24) and Angela Harris (21) rank second and third in the conference, respectively, in total assists.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 25.67 turnovers forced per game while also leading the league with 72 steals and 12.0 steals per game. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks owns the league-lead with 19 steals, a mark that ranks fourth in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE LOBOS
New Mexico enters Saturday's contest with a 2-1 overall record after opening their season with an 82-51 win over Texas State on Nov. 9 and another victory over Hartford (72-65) on Nov. 18.
New Mexico has three players that average double figures, including Jaisa Nunn, who's 20.7 points per game pace the squad, ranks 38th in the country and leads the Mountain West. Jayla Everett ranks second on the team with 17.0 points per game and Aisia Robertson scores 12.0 points per game.
As a team, the Lobos are shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line which leads to an average of 76.7 points per game. Conversely, New Mexico is allowing teams to score 65.0 points per game on 37.0 percent from the field and 28.0 percent from deep.
Nike McClure paces the Lobos on the glass, pulling down 8.3 boards per night, while Nunn and Robertson each grab 6.0 boards 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.
Saturday's Contest will serve as College Night. Any student from area colleges will receive FREE admission to the matchup against New Mexico with a valid college ID. The Cougars will also be hosting a food drive, where any fan that brings three or more canned food items to donate receives FREE admission.
Fans can hear the contest against New Mexico live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. A live stream of Saturday's game will also be available courtesy of Houston All Access and can be found by clicking HERE. A subscription is required for All Access 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 Saturday's game against New Mexico:
Series vs. New Mexico – Houston and New Mexico have met six times previously, and the series is tied at 3-3. The Cougars won the most recent contest, 77-62, inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 30, 2012.
One Final Time – Saturday's contest will serve as Houston's final game as the home team inside H&PE Arena. The Cougars open a new era, when they host Texas A&M inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 6.
That's Ours – Houston has forced at least 20 turnovers in all six games, including a school-record 40 against Georgia Tech. The Cougars lead The American and rank 17th in the nation with 25.67 turnovers forced per game.
To the Line – Houston leads the American Athletic Conference in both free throws attempted (120) and free throws made (74) through six games this season.
Scoring Machine – Junior guard Jasmyne Harris has been one of the top scorers in the country this season. Her 118 points paces The American and ranks fourth in the NCAA this season.
SERIES vs. NEW MEXICO
Houston and New Mexico will meet for the seventh time in school history. The series sits tied at 3-3.
Houston won the previous matchup, a 77-62 decision, on Nov. 30, 2012 inside Hofheinz Pavilion. The Cougars are 2-0 all-time when meeting the Lobos in Houston.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-3 record after defeating Columbia 83-72 on Wednesday in New York, N.Y.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by junior guard Jasmyne Harris who's 19.7 points per game ranks third in The American and 54th in the NCAA. Senior Serithia Hawkins averages 12.2 points per night, while Alyssa Okoene adds 11.2 following her second career double-double against Columbia. Angela Harris contributes 11.0 per contest.
Houston is scoring 80.2 points per game which ranks second in The American and 46th in the nation. The Cougars shoot 43.8 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, Houston allows opponents to shoot 43.3 percent overall and 35.4 percent from beyond the arc to allow 77.5 points per contest.
Houston has been led on the glass this season by Okoene, who upped her average to 6.8 rebounds per game after a 14-board performance at Columbia. Hawkins ranks second on the squad with 6.0 per contest, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.0.
Houston has complied 89 assists this season which ranks 12th in the NCAA and leads The American. Jasmyne Harris (24) and Angela Harris (21) rank second and third in the conference, respectively, in total assists.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season. The Cougars are averaging an American-leading 25.67 turnovers forced per game while also leading the league with 72 steals and 12.0 steals per game. Individually, Jasmyne Harris ranks owns the league-lead with 19 steals, a mark that ranks fourth in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE LOBOS
New Mexico enters Saturday's contest with a 2-1 overall record after opening their season with an 82-51 win over Texas State on Nov. 9 and another victory over Hartford (72-65) on Nov. 18.
New Mexico has three players that average double figures, including Jaisa Nunn, who's 20.7 points per game pace the squad, ranks 38th in the country and leads the Mountain West. Jayla Everett ranks second on the team with 17.0 points per game and Aisia Robertson scores 12.0 points per game.
As a team, the Lobos are shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line which leads to an average of 76.7 points per game. Conversely, New Mexico is allowing teams to score 65.0 points per game on 37.0 percent from the field and 28.0 percent from deep.
Nike McClure paces the Lobos on the glass, pulling down 8.3 boards per night, while Nunn and Robertson each grab 6.0 boards 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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