University of Houston Athletics
Sunday, January 6
Houston, Texas
11 a.m.
University of Houston
vs
UConn
Houston Opens American Play with 1/1 UConn
1/5/2019 10:33:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set to meet first ranked opponent of 2018-19 season
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team opens American Athletic Conference play with an 11 a.m., tipoff against 1/1 UConn on Sunday inside the Fertitta Center.
Sunday's contest will be the first game of a doubleheader with the Houston Men's Basketball team welcoming Memphis to the Fertitta Center at 5 p.m. Fans with a ticket to the men's game Sunday night can show their ticket at the door and receive $5 admission to the women's game.
Fans can see the game against UConn live via CBSSN with Ben Holder handling play-by-play duties and Julianne Viani serving as the analyst. Fans can also hear the contest against the Huskies live via the home for Houston Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live statistics are also available through SideArm Stats, 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 Sunday's American Athletic Conference opener against 1/1 UConn:
American Opener – Sunday's contest will serve as Houston's American Athletic Conference opener. Houston picked up their first win to open conference play since joining the league with an 85-75 victory over SMU a season ago.
Number One Spot – Sunday's contest will be Houston's 16th game all-time against the number one team in the nation. UConn has been ranked No. 1 in each of the previous six meetings against the Cougars.
Second Chance – Houston has been a dominating force on the offensive glass this season. The Cougars rank 24th in the NCAA and lead the American with 16.0 offensive rebounds per game.
I'll Take It – Individually on defense, junior guard Jasmyne Harris has collected 44 steals this season, which ranks second in The American and 11th in the NCAA.
HTown Lockdown – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in every game and their 23.38 forced per game ranks ninth nationally.
SERIES vs. UCONN
Sunday's meeting will be the seventh all-time between the two teams. UConn holds a 6-0 advantage in the series. The Huskies have been ranked No. 1 in the nation in all six meetings.
The most recent meeting in the series was on Jan. 13, 2018 inside H&PE Arena, where the Cougars fell 95-35.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Sunday's contest after finishing the non-conference season with a 6-7 record. Houston has won two straight contests after defeating George Mason and Southern Miss.
Houston has a pair of student-athletes averaging double figures in scoring, including Jasmyne Harris whose 16.8 points per game paces the squad and ranks fifth in The American. Angela Harris ranks second on the team with 10.3 points per game.
Houston is averaging 73.8 points per game on 40.8 percent shooting from the field and 27.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars allow opponents to shoot 41.6 percent and 30.9 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively, while allowing them to score 72.3 points per game.
Junior forward Alyssa Okoene, who is averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, has led Houston on the glass this season. Senior Serithia Hawkins leads the Cougars in total rebounds with 87 in one more game than Okoene. Hawkins averages 6.7 boards per contest.
Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country this season. The Cougars rank second in the American Athletic Conference in steals (155), steals per game (11.9) and turnovers forced per game (23.38). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 16th and 22nd in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them ninth in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
UConn enters American Athletic Conference play with an 11-1 overall record after falling to No. 8 Baylor 68-57 on Thursday. The loss was UConn's first regular season defeat in 126 games. The Huskies are the No. 1 team in both the Associated Press and USA Today Top-25 polls.
UConn averages 83.0 points per game on 49.2 percent shooting from the field and 38.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line. The Huskies outscore opponents by an average of 26.8 points per game. All five of the Huskies' regular starters, Katie Lou Samuelson (19.4), Napheesa Collier (18.4), Crystal Dangerfield (13.6), Christyn Williams (13.3) and Megan Walker (10.7), average double figures in scoring.
Collier averages a double-double per contest by leading the Huskies on the glass with 10.5 rebounds per night. Samuelson ranks second on the team at 8.1 boards per game. UConn outrebounds its opponents by an average of 42.8-34.6 rebounds per contest.
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 nine remaining home games.
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.
Sunday's contest will be the first game of a doubleheader with the Houston Men's Basketball team welcoming Memphis to the Fertitta Center at 5 p.m. Fans with a ticket to the men's game Sunday night can show their ticket at the door and receive $5 admission to the women's game.
Fans can see the game against UConn live via CBSSN with Ben Holder handling play-by-play duties and Julianne Viani serving as the analyst. Fans can also hear the contest against the Huskies live via the home for Houston Women's Basketball Radio, UHCougars.com/wbbradio. Live statistics are also available through SideArm Stats, 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 Sunday's American Athletic Conference opener against 1/1 UConn:
American Opener – Sunday's contest will serve as Houston's American Athletic Conference opener. Houston picked up their first win to open conference play since joining the league with an 85-75 victory over SMU a season ago.
Number One Spot – Sunday's contest will be Houston's 16th game all-time against the number one team in the nation. UConn has been ranked No. 1 in each of the previous six meetings against the Cougars.
Second Chance – Houston has been a dominating force on the offensive glass this season. The Cougars rank 24th in the NCAA and lead the American with 16.0 offensive rebounds per game.
I'll Take It – Individually on defense, junior guard Jasmyne Harris has collected 44 steals this season, which ranks second in The American and 11th in the NCAA.
HTown Lockdown – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in every game and their 23.38 forced per game ranks ninth nationally.
SERIES vs. UCONN
Sunday's meeting will be the seventh all-time between the two teams. UConn holds a 6-0 advantage in the series. The Huskies have been ranked No. 1 in the nation in all six meetings.
The most recent meeting in the series was on Jan. 13, 2018 inside H&PE Arena, where the Cougars fell 95-35.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Sunday's contest after finishing the non-conference season with a 6-7 record. Houston has won two straight contests after defeating George Mason and Southern Miss.
Houston has a pair of student-athletes averaging double figures in scoring, including Jasmyne Harris whose 16.8 points per game paces the squad and ranks fifth in The American. Angela Harris ranks second on the team with 10.3 points per game.
Houston is averaging 73.8 points per game on 40.8 percent shooting from the field and 27.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Cougars allow opponents to shoot 41.6 percent and 30.9 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively, while allowing them to score 72.3 points per game.
Junior forward Alyssa Okoene, who is averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, has led Houston on the glass this season. Senior Serithia Hawkins leads the Cougars in total rebounds with 87 in one more game than Okoene. Hawkins averages 6.7 boards per contest.
Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country this season. The Cougars rank second in the American Athletic Conference in steals (155), steals per game (11.9) and turnovers forced per game (23.38). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 16th and 22nd in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them ninth in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
UConn enters American Athletic Conference play with an 11-1 overall record after falling to No. 8 Baylor 68-57 on Thursday. The loss was UConn's first regular season defeat in 126 games. The Huskies are the No. 1 team in both the Associated Press and USA Today Top-25 polls.
UConn averages 83.0 points per game on 49.2 percent shooting from the field and 38.4 percent from beyond the 3-point line. The Huskies outscore opponents by an average of 26.8 points per game. All five of the Huskies' regular starters, Katie Lou Samuelson (19.4), Napheesa Collier (18.4), Crystal Dangerfield (13.6), Christyn Williams (13.3) and Megan Walker (10.7), average double figures in scoring.
Collier averages a double-double per contest by leading the Huskies on the glass with 10.5 rebounds per night. Samuelson ranks second on the team at 8.1 boards per game. UConn outrebounds its opponents by an average of 42.8-34.6 rebounds per contest.
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 nine remaining home games.
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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