University of Houston Athletics
Thursday, December 6
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Texas A&M
Houston Opens Fertitta Center with Texas A&M
12/4/2018 11:09:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars meet Aggies in new home on ESPN2
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team kicks off a new era of Cougar Basketball, when they welcome Texas A&M for the program's first game inside the Fertitta center on Thursday. Tipoff against the Aggies is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the game airing live on ESPN2.
Fans who can't join the Cougars for the Fertitta Center opener can see the game live on ESPN2 with Pam Ward and Carolyn Peck on the call. Fans can also hear the contest against Texas A&M live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live stats will be available courtesy of SideArm, 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 Thursday's game against Texas A&M:
A New Era – After 20 months away from home, Houston returns to campus for the first time in their new arena, the Fertitta Center. The arena, then Hofheinz Pavilion, underwent a $60 million renovation following the 2016-17 season.
American Honor – Houston claimed its third-straight American award, when Angela Harris was named to the Weekly Honor Roll after averaging 15.5 points, 4.0 steals and 3.0 rebounds a week ago.
Familiar Foes – Houston and Texas A&M have met 59 times in a series that dates back to 1976. Houston holds the all-time lead in the series 34-25.
Gimme That – Houston has come away with an NCAA-leading 120 steals this season, while their 13.3 steals per game ranks 13th in the nation.
Lockdown Defense – The Cougars rank sixth in the country and lead The American by forcing 25.89 turnovers per game. Houston has forced at least 19 turnovers in each of their nine games this season.
SERIES vs. TEXAS A&M
Houston and Texas A&M will meet for the 60th time in program history, and the Cougars hold the all-time advantage 34-25.
The Aggies have won the previous three meetings in the series, including an 83-65 victory in the most recent contest in the first round of the Preseason WNIT on Nov. 10, 2017, in College Station, Texas.
The Cougars hold a 15-8 advantage when meeting the Aggies on their home court.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 4-5 record after falling defeating ETSU 84-77 on Saturday in Johnson City, Tenn.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring including Jasmyne Harris, whose 17.4 points per game paces the team. Angela Harris ranks second on the squad with 12.3 points per game, while Serithia Hawkins adds 11.0 and Alyssa Okoene scores 10.4 per night.
As a team, the Cougars are scoring 80.0 points per game. Houston shoots 42.6 percent from the field and 27.1 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, Houston allows opponents to shoot 43.1 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 78.6 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by sophomore Alyssa Okoene, who pulls down 7.4 rebounds per game and has 29 offensive boards this season. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 6.3 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris adds 5.1.
Houston has been one of the toughest defensive teams in the nation this season, and they enter Thursday's contest as the NCAA's leader in steals with 120. Houston comes away with 13.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the nation and first in The American. Houston also forced opponents to turn the ball over 25.89 times per game, which leads the conference and ranks sixth nationally.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Texas A&M enters Thursday's contest with a 4-2 record after falling 74-68 to Lamar on Thursday. The Aggies are currently receiving 57 votes in the latest Associated Press Top-25 Poll.
As a team, the Aggies are shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 36.8 from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 71.5 points per game. The Aggies hold opponents to just 58.7 points per game while allowing them to shoot 37.0 percent and 30.6 percent from the field and 3-point line, respectively.
Texas A&M is led offensively by Chennedy Carter who has scored 19.0 points per contest in her five games this season. Aaliyah Wilson adds 15.3 per night, while Kayla Wells scores 11.7 and Ciera Johnson sits at 10.0 per game.
On the glass this season, the Aggies outrebound opponents 41.0-34.2. Texas A&M is led on the glass by N'Dea Jones who pulls down 8.5 rebounds 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 who can't join the Cougars for the Fertitta Center opener can see the game live on ESPN2 with Pam Ward and Carolyn Peck on the call. Fans can also hear the contest against Texas A&M live via the home for Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live stats will be available courtesy of SideArm, 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 Thursday's game against Texas A&M:
A New Era – After 20 months away from home, Houston returns to campus for the first time in their new arena, the Fertitta Center. The arena, then Hofheinz Pavilion, underwent a $60 million renovation following the 2016-17 season.
American Honor – Houston claimed its third-straight American award, when Angela Harris was named to the Weekly Honor Roll after averaging 15.5 points, 4.0 steals and 3.0 rebounds a week ago.
Familiar Foes – Houston and Texas A&M have met 59 times in a series that dates back to 1976. Houston holds the all-time lead in the series 34-25.
Gimme That – Houston has come away with an NCAA-leading 120 steals this season, while their 13.3 steals per game ranks 13th in the nation.
Lockdown Defense – The Cougars rank sixth in the country and lead The American by forcing 25.89 turnovers per game. Houston has forced at least 19 turnovers in each of their nine games this season.
SERIES vs. TEXAS A&M
Houston and Texas A&M will meet for the 60th time in program history, and the Cougars hold the all-time advantage 34-25.
The Aggies have won the previous three meetings in the series, including an 83-65 victory in the most recent contest in the first round of the Preseason WNIT on Nov. 10, 2017, in College Station, Texas.
The Cougars hold a 15-8 advantage when meeting the Aggies on their home court.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters the game with a 4-5 record after falling defeating ETSU 84-77 on Saturday in Johnson City, Tenn.
Houston has four players averaging double figures in scoring including Jasmyne Harris, whose 17.4 points per game paces the team. Angela Harris ranks second on the squad with 12.3 points per game, while Serithia Hawkins adds 11.0 and Alyssa Okoene scores 10.4 per night.
As a team, the Cougars are scoring 80.0 points per game. Houston shoots 42.6 percent from the field and 27.1 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, Houston allows opponents to shoot 43.1 percent from the field and 35.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 78.6 points per game.
On the glass this season, Houston has been led by sophomore Alyssa Okoene, who pulls down 7.4 rebounds per game and has 29 offensive boards this season. Serithia Hawkins ranks second on the team with 6.3 boards per night, while Jasmyne Harris adds 5.1.
Houston has been one of the toughest defensive teams in the nation this season, and they enter Thursday's contest as the NCAA's leader in steals with 120. Houston comes away with 13.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the nation and first in The American. Houston also forced opponents to turn the ball over 25.89 times per game, which leads the conference and ranks sixth nationally.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Texas A&M enters Thursday's contest with a 4-2 record after falling 74-68 to Lamar on Thursday. The Aggies are currently receiving 57 votes in the latest Associated Press Top-25 Poll.
As a team, the Aggies are shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 36.8 from beyond the 3-point line, leading to 71.5 points per game. The Aggies hold opponents to just 58.7 points per game while allowing them to shoot 37.0 percent and 30.6 percent from the field and 3-point line, respectively.
Texas A&M is led offensively by Chennedy Carter who has scored 19.0 points per contest in her five games this season. Aaliyah Wilson adds 15.3 per night, while Kayla Wells scores 11.7 and Ciera Johnson sits at 10.0 per game.
On the glass this season, the Aggies outrebound opponents 41.0-34.2. Texas A&M is led on the glass by N'Dea Jones who pulls down 8.5 rebounds 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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