Saturday, December 1
Johnson City, Tenn.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
at
East Tennessee State
Houston Opens December at ETSU
11/30/2018 10:08:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars meet Buccaneers before heading home to open Fertitta Center
Johnson City, Tenn. – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team opens up the month of December by wrapping up its 2-game road trip with a matchup at East Tennessee State, on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT inside Brooks Gym.
Fans can hear the contest at East Tennessee State live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live stats will be made available courtesy of Stat Broadcast, 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 at East Tennessee State:
We Meet Again – Houston and East Tennessee State meet for the second-consecutive season and the third time overall. Houston won last year's contest 88-69 on Dec. 10.
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.
Block Party – Houston had a season-high 10 blocks on Wednesday against Florida Gulf Coast, including seven in the first half. Dorian Branch now has eight blocks this season which ranks fourth in The American.
Lockdown Defense – Houston forced 19 more turnovers on Wednesday, and now averages 25.88 turnovers forced per game which ranks 10th in the country and second only to ECU's 26.00 in The American.
Air It Out – Houston has set a school-record for 3-pointers in each of the past two seasons, and the Cougars are lighting it up from deep again. Their 56 3-pointers made leads The American this season.
SERIES vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Houston and East Tennessee State will meet for the third time overall and for the second-consecutive season.
The Cougars won the 2017 version of the series 88-69 on Dec. 10 to even the series at 1-1.
Saturday's game will mark the first in the series in Johnson City, Tenn.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-5 record after falling 76-71 at Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring per night, including Jasmyne Harris, whose 19.0 per game ranks third in The American, while her 152 total points sits seventh in the country. Serithia Hawkins adds 12.4 points per game, while Angela Harris adds 11.9 and Alyssa Okoene scores 10.5 points per night.
Houston is scoring 79.5 points per game which places them 35th in the country and second in The American. The Cougars shoot 42.5 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the 3-point line while allowing opponents to shoot 43.1 percent and 35.6 percent, respectively. Houston's opponents' numbers lead to 78.8 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by Alyssa Okoene whose career-high 19 rebounds against New Mexico, plus five more at Florida Gulf Coast, upped her season average to 8.1 per game. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 6.1 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.4. As a team the Cougars grab 38.9 rebounds per game.
Houston has already topped the 100-assist mark this season, where they rank 40th in the country and third in The American with 108. Individually, Jasmyne Harris has 29 assists this season which places her fourth in the conference and 80th in the nation.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense in 2018, forcing 25.88 turnovers per game which ranks second in The American and 10th in the country. The Cougars are also pulling 13.3 steals per game which leads the league, while their 106 total steals are second in the country and first in The American.
SCOUTING THE BUCCANEERS
East Tennessee State enters Saturday's contest with a 1-8 record after defeating Appalachian State 95-64 on Thursday. Erica Haynes-Overton is the only ETSU player averaging double-figures in scoring this season with 19.8 points per game.
As a team, the Buccaneers are shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 24.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 64.8 points per game. ETSU allows opponents to score 79.0 points per game on 46.2 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line.
ETSU has been a balanced rebounding team this season, trailing in the rebounding margin by just 0.3 at 37.8-37.5. Sadasia Tipps leads the Bucs with 5.4 rebounds per game, while Brittney Snowden pulls down 5.1.
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 East Tennessee State live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live stats will be made available courtesy of Stat Broadcast, 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 at East Tennessee State:
We Meet Again – Houston and East Tennessee State meet for the second-consecutive season and the third time overall. Houston won last year's contest 88-69 on Dec. 10.
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.
Block Party – Houston had a season-high 10 blocks on Wednesday against Florida Gulf Coast, including seven in the first half. Dorian Branch now has eight blocks this season which ranks fourth in The American.
Lockdown Defense – Houston forced 19 more turnovers on Wednesday, and now averages 25.88 turnovers forced per game which ranks 10th in the country and second only to ECU's 26.00 in The American.
Air It Out – Houston has set a school-record for 3-pointers in each of the past two seasons, and the Cougars are lighting it up from deep again. Their 56 3-pointers made leads The American this season.
SERIES vs. EAST TENNESSEE STATE
Houston and East Tennessee State will meet for the third time overall and for the second-consecutive season.
The Cougars won the 2017 version of the series 88-69 on Dec. 10 to even the series at 1-1.
Saturday's game will mark the first in the series in Johnson City, Tenn.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 3-5 record after falling 76-71 at Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring per night, including Jasmyne Harris, whose 19.0 per game ranks third in The American, while her 152 total points sits seventh in the country. Serithia Hawkins adds 12.4 points per game, while Angela Harris adds 11.9 and Alyssa Okoene scores 10.5 points per night.
Houston is scoring 79.5 points per game which places them 35th in the country and second in The American. The Cougars shoot 42.5 percent from the field and 26.0 percent from beyond the 3-point line while allowing opponents to shoot 43.1 percent and 35.6 percent, respectively. Houston's opponents' numbers lead to 78.8 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by Alyssa Okoene whose career-high 19 rebounds against New Mexico, plus five more at Florida Gulf Coast, upped her season average to 8.1 per game. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 6.1 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris pulls down 5.4. As a team the Cougars grab 38.9 rebounds per game.
Houston has already topped the 100-assist mark this season, where they rank 40th in the country and third in The American with 108. Individually, Jasmyne Harris has 29 assists this season which places her fourth in the conference and 80th in the nation.
Houston has been incredibly active on defense in 2018, forcing 25.88 turnovers per game which ranks second in The American and 10th in the country. The Cougars are also pulling 13.3 steals per game which leads the league, while their 106 total steals are second in the country and first in The American.
SCOUTING THE BUCCANEERS
East Tennessee State enters Saturday's contest with a 1-8 record after defeating Appalachian State 95-64 on Thursday. Erica Haynes-Overton is the only ETSU player averaging double-figures in scoring this season with 19.8 points per game.
As a team, the Buccaneers are shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 24.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 64.8 points per game. ETSU allows opponents to score 79.0 points per game on 46.2 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from beyond the 3-point line.
ETSU has been a balanced rebounding team this season, trailing in the rebounding margin by just 0.3 at 37.8-37.5. Sadasia Tipps leads the Bucs with 5.4 rebounds per game, while Brittney Snowden pulls down 5.1.
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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