Saturday, January 26
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
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Tulsa
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Photo by: Stephen Pinchback
Houston Dominates in 76-44 Win Over Tulsa
1/26/2019 5:33:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Three Cougars finish game in double-figures
HOUSTON –Ignited by double-digit scoring efforts from Tatyana Hill, Dorian Branch and Octavia Barnes, the University of Houston Women's Basketball team defeated conference foe Tulsa in a 76-44 decision Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars set the pace early, building a six-point lead at the halfway point of the first quarter. Tulsa would chip away at the Houston lead, taking a one-point lead at the 3:53 minute mark. With less than three minutes remaining in the first quarter freshman forward Tatyana Hill sunk a lay-up in traffic to take the Houston lead for good.
Houston opened the second quarter with an 11-0 run, not allowing Tulsa to score until the 4:50 mark. A pair of made shots from long-range by Octavia Barnes only widened the Houston lead as the Cougars headed into the break with its largest lead of the contest at 30 points.
Tulsa was able to cut the lead in the third quarter, outscoring Houston 21-17 in the quarter, including 9-8 before the first media timeout. Dorian Branch made a statement following the first media timeout, as she came out and hit a jumper from long-range to keep the Houston lead at 30. Tulsa would continue to fight back, hitting key freethrows in the closing minutes of the third quarter to come within 26 heading into the fourth quarter.
With a double-digit lead Hill would continue to ignite the Houston offense and score seven of her 17 points in the fourth quarter. The Cougars would score six of their 12 fourth-quarter points in the paint, allowing Tulsa a mere six points in the final 10 minutes of play.
THE BASICS
Score: Houston 76, Tulsa 44
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Location: Houston, Texas | Fertitta Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: The Cougars saw three players reach double figures in scoring, including a double-double from Branch, the first of her career. Branch finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Barnes recorded her fifth double-digit performance in the last six games, finishing with 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long-range. Hill finished with 17 points, her second-highest scoring game this season to go along with a career-high eight rebounds. Dymond Gladney tied her previous career-high, finishing with eight points and a career-high three rebounds.
Tulsa: The Golden Hurricane had one player reach double figures in the game. Rebecca Lescay posted a team-high 13 points., followed by Crytal Polk with nine points. Desiree Lewis led Tulsa on the boards with five.
NEWS AND NOTES
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
Houston will return to the road, heading to Orlando on Jan. 30 to face UCF, before returning to the Fertitta Center to face conference rival SMU in an alumni weekend matchup on Feb. 2.
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.
The Cougars set the pace early, building a six-point lead at the halfway point of the first quarter. Tulsa would chip away at the Houston lead, taking a one-point lead at the 3:53 minute mark. With less than three minutes remaining in the first quarter freshman forward Tatyana Hill sunk a lay-up in traffic to take the Houston lead for good.
Houston opened the second quarter with an 11-0 run, not allowing Tulsa to score until the 4:50 mark. A pair of made shots from long-range by Octavia Barnes only widened the Houston lead as the Cougars headed into the break with its largest lead of the contest at 30 points.
Tulsa was able to cut the lead in the third quarter, outscoring Houston 21-17 in the quarter, including 9-8 before the first media timeout. Dorian Branch made a statement following the first media timeout, as she came out and hit a jumper from long-range to keep the Houston lead at 30. Tulsa would continue to fight back, hitting key freethrows in the closing minutes of the third quarter to come within 26 heading into the fourth quarter.
With a double-digit lead Hill would continue to ignite the Houston offense and score seven of her 17 points in the fourth quarter. The Cougars would score six of their 12 fourth-quarter points in the paint, allowing Tulsa a mere six points in the final 10 minutes of play.
THE BASICS
Score: Houston 76, Tulsa 44
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Location: Houston, Texas | Fertitta Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: The Cougars saw three players reach double figures in scoring, including a double-double from Branch, the first of her career. Branch finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Barnes recorded her fifth double-digit performance in the last six games, finishing with 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long-range. Hill finished with 17 points, her second-highest scoring game this season to go along with a career-high eight rebounds. Dymond Gladney tied her previous career-high, finishing with eight points and a career-high three rebounds.
Tulsa: The Golden Hurricane had one player reach double figures in the game. Rebecca Lescay posted a team-high 13 points., followed by Crytal Polk with nine points. Desiree Lewis led Tulsa on the boards with five.
NEWS AND NOTES
- Houston won its first game against Tulsa since the 2017 season, after dropping both contest last season.
- The Cougars outrebounded Tulsa 50-34. The Cougars won the offensive rebound battle 14-7, leading to a 15-2 advantage in second-chance points.
- The Cougars also held advantages in points off turnovers (20-6), points in the paint (36-24), fast-break points (16-5) and bench points (17-10).
- Houston held Tulsa to only two made baskets from long-range, tying a team low in the category.
UP NEXT FOR HOUSTON
Houston will return to the road, heading to Orlando on Jan. 30 to face UCF, before returning to the Fertitta Center to face conference rival SMU in an alumni weekend matchup on Feb. 2.
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-719
F-288
FG%
.328
.438
3FG%
.143
.412
FT%
.333
.565
RB
34
50
TO
18
13
STL
7
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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