Monday, December 17
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
61
vs
65
UT Arlington
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OT 1
F
UT Arlington
14
18
8
17
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65
Houston
17
10
15
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61
Houston Drops Overtime Heartbreaker
12/17/2018 9:55:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars wraps non-conference home stand with 65-61 loss to UT Arlington
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team dropped its non-conference, home finale 65-61 in overtime against UT Arlington on Monday inside the Fertitta Center.
Houston raced out to a five-point advantage early in the first quarter. After the Lady Mavericks grabbed the first bucket of the game, Houston answered with back-to-back 3-pointers from Serithia Hawkins and Angela Harris before Hawkins added a free throw to cap the 7-0 run.
The two squads would trade buckets the remainder of the way, and four more Cougars, Myyah West, Jasmyne Harris, Tatyana Hill and Julia Blackshell-Fair would each find the scoreboard en route to giving the Cougars a 17-14 advantage after one quarter. The Cougars were able to get out and run in the first 10 minutes, holding a 9-0 advantage in fast break points.
Defenses took over in the second quarter with neither team being able to take an advantage larger than five points. Jasmyne Harris grabbed the first bucket of the half on a strong take to the hole, and the teams would go back-and-forth over the first half of the period.
However, after Dorian Branch drilled Houston's fifth 3-pointer of the first half to give the Cougars a 27-23 lead, UTA's defense would clamp down in a big way. The Lady Mavericks would hold the Cougars scoreless over the final 5:32 of the quarter, while buckets from Brooke Alexander, Lauren Billie and Cierra Johnson gave UTA a 32-27 advantage at the half.
Houston shot 40.0 percent in the second quarter, however UTA forced the Cougars to turn the ball over 12 times in the period, scoring 11 points off those turnovers to build its lead.
Houston came out on fire in the second half, using an 8-2 run over the opening five minutes to regain the lead. Angela Harris opened the half with a spin move in the lane for a layup before UTA answered on the other end. However, the Cougars would go on a 6-0 spurt thanks to a jumper from Branch, a free throw from Hawkins and a 3-pointer from Jasmyne Harris to give Houston a 35-34 lead at the under-5 media timeout.
UTA would regain the lead with under a minute to go on a jumper from Misty Dossey, however Angela Harris would beat the buzzer from deep to give Houston a 42-40 advantage after three quarters of play. The Cougars held the Lady Mavericks to just 11.8 percent (2-of-17) shooting in the period and limited them to just eight points.
Houston used a quick spurt to open the fourth quarter and pushed the lead to six with just over seven minutes to play in regulation. Serithia Hawkins scored the first two buckets of the half for the Cougars before Houston answered back-to-back scores from the Lady Mavericks with buckets from Octavia Barnes and Jasmyne Harris, and the lead stood at 50-44.
Following a Lady Maverick timeout, UTA would storm all the way back with four straight points from Terryn Milton and a pair of free throws from Laurynn McGowen to tie the score at 50. Houston would answer on the next possession with a 3-pointer from Angela Harris before a Hawkins bucket with 3:08 to play pushed the lead to four at 55-51.
The next four points however would belong to UTA's Johnson who knocked down a pair from the line before tying the game just under a minute later on a 15-foot jump shot. Houston would regain the lead with just 41 seconds remaining on a Branch fast-break layup, but a Johnson layup at the other end on the ensuing possession would force overtime tied at 57.
Houston grabbed the first bucket of the overtime period on a steal and finish the other way from Jasmyne Harris. UTA would score the next four points however to regain the lead at 61-59. The Cougars would tie the game with 2:06 remaining on another fast-break layup, however the Lady Mavericks would score the final four points of the game to take a 65-61 victory.
THE BASICS
Score: UT Arlington 65, Houston 61 (OT)
Date: Monday, December 17, 2018
Location: Houston, Texas | Fertitta Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: Houston saw three players reach double-figures in scoring including a team-high 14 from Jasmyne Harris. Serithia Hawkins tabbed her 21st-career double-double with 13 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, while Angela Harris also added 13 points.
UT Arlington: Cierra Johnson led the Lady Mavericks and all scorers in the game with 23 points while also pacing her squad with nine rebounds. Laurynn McGowen added 11 points, while Terryn Milton finished with 10.
NEWS AND NOTES
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
Houston hits the road for its final two non-conference games of the season. The Cougars meet George Mason on Dec. 21 in Fairfax, Va., before closing out 2018 at Southern Miss on Dec. 30, in Hattiesburg, Miss.
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.
Houston raced out to a five-point advantage early in the first quarter. After the Lady Mavericks grabbed the first bucket of the game, Houston answered with back-to-back 3-pointers from Serithia Hawkins and Angela Harris before Hawkins added a free throw to cap the 7-0 run.
The two squads would trade buckets the remainder of the way, and four more Cougars, Myyah West, Jasmyne Harris, Tatyana Hill and Julia Blackshell-Fair would each find the scoreboard en route to giving the Cougars a 17-14 advantage after one quarter. The Cougars were able to get out and run in the first 10 minutes, holding a 9-0 advantage in fast break points.
Defenses took over in the second quarter with neither team being able to take an advantage larger than five points. Jasmyne Harris grabbed the first bucket of the half on a strong take to the hole, and the teams would go back-and-forth over the first half of the period.
However, after Dorian Branch drilled Houston's fifth 3-pointer of the first half to give the Cougars a 27-23 lead, UTA's defense would clamp down in a big way. The Lady Mavericks would hold the Cougars scoreless over the final 5:32 of the quarter, while buckets from Brooke Alexander, Lauren Billie and Cierra Johnson gave UTA a 32-27 advantage at the half.
Houston shot 40.0 percent in the second quarter, however UTA forced the Cougars to turn the ball over 12 times in the period, scoring 11 points off those turnovers to build its lead.
Houston came out on fire in the second half, using an 8-2 run over the opening five minutes to regain the lead. Angela Harris opened the half with a spin move in the lane for a layup before UTA answered on the other end. However, the Cougars would go on a 6-0 spurt thanks to a jumper from Branch, a free throw from Hawkins and a 3-pointer from Jasmyne Harris to give Houston a 35-34 lead at the under-5 media timeout.
UTA would regain the lead with under a minute to go on a jumper from Misty Dossey, however Angela Harris would beat the buzzer from deep to give Houston a 42-40 advantage after three quarters of play. The Cougars held the Lady Mavericks to just 11.8 percent (2-of-17) shooting in the period and limited them to just eight points.
Houston used a quick spurt to open the fourth quarter and pushed the lead to six with just over seven minutes to play in regulation. Serithia Hawkins scored the first two buckets of the half for the Cougars before Houston answered back-to-back scores from the Lady Mavericks with buckets from Octavia Barnes and Jasmyne Harris, and the lead stood at 50-44.
Following a Lady Maverick timeout, UTA would storm all the way back with four straight points from Terryn Milton and a pair of free throws from Laurynn McGowen to tie the score at 50. Houston would answer on the next possession with a 3-pointer from Angela Harris before a Hawkins bucket with 3:08 to play pushed the lead to four at 55-51.
The next four points however would belong to UTA's Johnson who knocked down a pair from the line before tying the game just under a minute later on a 15-foot jump shot. Houston would regain the lead with just 41 seconds remaining on a Branch fast-break layup, but a Johnson layup at the other end on the ensuing possession would force overtime tied at 57.
Houston grabbed the first bucket of the overtime period on a steal and finish the other way from Jasmyne Harris. UTA would score the next four points however to regain the lead at 61-59. The Cougars would tie the game with 2:06 remaining on another fast-break layup, however the Lady Mavericks would score the final four points of the game to take a 65-61 victory.
THE BASICS
Score: UT Arlington 65, Houston 61 (OT)
Date: Monday, December 17, 2018
Location: Houston, Texas | Fertitta Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: Houston saw three players reach double-figures in scoring including a team-high 14 from Jasmyne Harris. Serithia Hawkins tabbed her 21st-career double-double with 13 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, while Angela Harris also added 13 points.
UT Arlington: Cierra Johnson led the Lady Mavericks and all scorers in the game with 23 points while also pacing her squad with nine rebounds. Laurynn McGowen added 11 points, while Terryn Milton finished with 10.
NEWS AND NOTES
- Senior forward Serithia Hawkins made her 100th career start for the Cougars. Hawkins became just the sixth student-athlete in Houston history to start triple-digit games.
- With four of her 12 rebounds coming on the offensive end, Hawkins now has 301 career offensive boards, making her just the fifth player in Houston history to accomplish that feat.
- Hawkins and Angela Harris continue their pursuit of 1,000 points. With 13 points in the game, Hawkins now has 993 while Harris' 13-point affair gives her 898.
- Houston dominated the glass in the contest, outrebounding UTA 53-39, including 19-8 on the offensive end. The 53 rebounds for Houston are a season-high.
- The Cougars controlled the pace of the game for the most part, outrunning UTA to the tune of 20-4 on fast-break points.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
Houston hits the road for its final two non-conference games of the season. The Cougars meet George Mason on Dec. 21 in Fairfax, Va., before closing out 2018 at Southern Miss on Dec. 30, in Hattiesburg, Miss.
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.
Team Stats
F-702
F-288
FG%
.362
.324
3FG%
.278
.229
FT%
.621
.636
RB
39
53
TO
16
27
STL
14
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
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FGM
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3FGM
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FTM
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Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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