Wednesday, November 28
Fort Myers, Fla.
4 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Florida Gulf Coast
Houston Heads East to Meet FGCU
11/27/2018 3:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars open road trip against Eagles in Fort Myers, Fla.
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team opens a 2-game road trip with a weekday contest at Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Tipoff in Fort Myers, Fla., is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.
Fans can hear the contest at Florida Gulf Coast 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. 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 Florida Gulf Coast:
Who Are You? – The trip to Fort Myers, Fla., will be the first for the Cougars. Florida Gulf Coast mark's Houston's first opponent this season that it has never met before.
American Honor – After averaging 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 7.5 steals per game a week ago, Jasmyne Harris was named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll.
Sunshine State – Wednesday's contest marks the first of three games for the Cougars in the Sunshine State this season. Houston also makes road trips to Tampa (USF) and Orlando (UCF) in conference play.
Lockdown Defense – Houston forced 33 turnovers against New Mexico on Sunday, bringing their American Athletic Conference-leading average to 26.86 per game, which ranks fifth in the country.
I'll Take That – Going hand-in-hand with the forced turnovers, Houston has come away with 94 steals this season which ranks first in The American and second in the NCAA.
SERIES vs. FLORIDA GULF COAST
Houston and Florida Gulf Coast will meet for the first time on Wednesday. The Eagles serve as Houston's first new opponent this season.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-4 record after falling to New Mexico in double-overtime on Saturday.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring per night, including Jasmyne Harris, whose 20.9 per game leads The American, while her 146 total points sits sixth in the country. Serithia Hawkins adds 12.3 points per game, while Alyssa Okoene scores 11.3 and Angela Harris contributes 11.2.
Houston is scoring 80.7 points per game which places the Cougars 30th in the country and second in The American. The Cougars shoot 42.6 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the 3-point line while allowing opponents to shoot 43.2 percent and 36.1 percent respectively. Opponents' numbers lead to 79.1 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by Alyssa Okoene, whose career-high 19 rebounds against New Mexico upped her season average to 8.6 per game. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 5.7 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.6. As a team the Cougars average 39.4 rebounds per game.
Houston has already topped the 100-assist mark, where they rank 35th in the country and second in The American with 101. Individually, Jasmyne Harris has 29 assists this season, which places her second in the conference and 61st in the nation.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season, forcing 26.86 turnovers per game, which paces The American and ranks fifth in the country. The Cougars are also pulling 13.4 steals per game which leads the league, while their 94 total steals are second in the country and first in The American.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Florida Gulf Coast enters Wednesday's game with a 4-2 overall record after victories over Hawaii and American in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. The Eagles are led offensively by Keri Jewett-Giles, who scores 16.0 points per game, while Nasrin Ulel adds 14.2.
As a team, the Eagles are shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the 3-point line which leads to 81.5 points per game. Conversely, Florida Gulf Coast allows opponents to shoot 43.1 percent and 38.5 percent, respectively, leading to 72.0 points per contest.
Florida Gulf Coast pulls down 33.7 rebounds per game while being led by 6.3 per game from Tytionia Adderly and 4.7 per game from Destiny Washington-Mabon.
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 at Florida Gulf Coast 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. 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 Florida Gulf Coast:
Who Are You? – The trip to Fort Myers, Fla., will be the first for the Cougars. Florida Gulf Coast mark's Houston's first opponent this season that it has never met before.
American Honor – After averaging 20.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 7.5 steals per game a week ago, Jasmyne Harris was named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll.
Sunshine State – Wednesday's contest marks the first of three games for the Cougars in the Sunshine State this season. Houston also makes road trips to Tampa (USF) and Orlando (UCF) in conference play.
Lockdown Defense – Houston forced 33 turnovers against New Mexico on Sunday, bringing their American Athletic Conference-leading average to 26.86 per game, which ranks fifth in the country.
I'll Take That – Going hand-in-hand with the forced turnovers, Houston has come away with 94 steals this season which ranks first in The American and second in the NCAA.
SERIES vs. FLORIDA GULF COAST
Houston and Florida Gulf Coast will meet for the first time on Wednesday. The Eagles serve as Houston's first new opponent this season.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-4 record after falling to New Mexico in double-overtime on Saturday.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring per night, including Jasmyne Harris, whose 20.9 per game leads The American, while her 146 total points sits sixth in the country. Serithia Hawkins adds 12.3 points per game, while Alyssa Okoene scores 11.3 and Angela Harris contributes 11.2.
Houston is scoring 80.7 points per game which places the Cougars 30th in the country and second in The American. The Cougars shoot 42.6 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the 3-point line while allowing opponents to shoot 43.2 percent and 36.1 percent respectively. Opponents' numbers lead to 79.1 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by Alyssa Okoene, whose career-high 19 rebounds against New Mexico upped her season average to 8.6 per game. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 5.7 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.6. As a team the Cougars average 39.4 rebounds per game.
Houston has already topped the 100-assist mark, where they rank 35th in the country and second in The American with 101. Individually, Jasmyne Harris has 29 assists this season, which places her second in the conference and 61st in the nation.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense this season, forcing 26.86 turnovers per game, which paces The American and ranks fifth in the country. The Cougars are also pulling 13.4 steals per game which leads the league, while their 94 total steals are second in the country and first in The American.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Florida Gulf Coast enters Wednesday's game with a 4-2 overall record after victories over Hawaii and American in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. The Eagles are led offensively by Keri Jewett-Giles, who scores 16.0 points per game, while Nasrin Ulel adds 14.2.
As a team, the Eagles are shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the 3-point line which leads to 81.5 points per game. Conversely, Florida Gulf Coast allows opponents to shoot 43.1 percent and 38.5 percent, respectively, leading to 72.0 points per contest.
Florida Gulf Coast pulls down 33.7 rebounds per game while being led by 6.3 per game from Tytionia Adderly and 4.7 per game from Destiny Washington-Mabon.
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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