Tuesday, November 12
Albuquerque, NM
8 p.m.
University of Houston
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71
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New Mexico
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Houston
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Photo by: For Houston Athletics
Houston Comeback Falls Short in New Mexico
11/12/2019 10:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Dorian Branch leads team with 24 points
ALBUQUERQUE – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team's comeback effort fell short in a 81-71 loss to New Mexico on Tuesday night at Dreamstyle Arena in Albuquerque.
Full game book can be accessed by clicking HERE. Full box score can be found by clicking HERE.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The game proved to be physical from the very start as both teams battled back and forth for the opening five minutes of play. The Lobos would take advantage of Houston missteps and go on a 5-0 run to shift the momentum in favor of the home team, ultimately taking a 23-13 lead at the quarter break.
Houston began to turn things around on the offensive end as Dorian Branch scored four timely points in the second quarter to get things going for UH. A 7-5 run from the Cougars in the opening five minutes of the frame, would put Houston right on the heels of New Mexico heading into the first media timeout. The Lobos would nearly hold Houston scoreless in the final two minutes of the quarter, ultimately taking a 43-26 lead at the break.
The Cougars opened the third quarter with back-to-back buckets on their first two possessions. New Mexico would counter with a 6-2 scoring run to take 58-36 lead with under five minutes left in the quarter. Houston couldn't quite get a handle on the Lobo offense, getting outscored 14-9 in the finals five minutes of the frame as Houston trailed, 70-45 heading into the final 10 minutes of regulation.
The Cougars came out with a bang in the fourth quarter, holding UNM scoreless for over two minutes and going on an 8-0 run to open the frame. Dymond Gladney and Tatyana Hill anchored the Cougars as they combined for 10 of Houston's 26 points in the frame. Houston would find its rhythm from behind-the-arc late, hitting two consecutive three-points with under three minutes to play to cut the Lobo lead to 13. A three-pointer from Branch would get Cougars within 10, but Houston ultimately fall to New Mexico 81-71.
ITEMS OF NOTE
HOUSTON 71, NEW MEXICO 81
LEADING SCORER: Dorian Branch; 24 points
LEADING REBOUNDER: Maya Jones; 11 rebounds
ASSISTS LEADER: Dorian Branch; six assists
Prices for single-game tickets for the 2019-20 season start as low as $8 for general admission. Floor seating and general admission club seating are also available for purchase.
New for the 2019-20 season are the Women's Basketball Flex Plans. One Flex Plan includes 10 general admission game vouchers. The vouchers can be redeemed all at once or can be used throughout the season for any combination of Houston Women's Basketball home games, excluding the Dec. 19 game against Southern Miss.
Season packages start as low as $100 and include courtside, club and general admission seating. Houston's youngest alums (2014-19) are reminded that they are eligible for special Young Alumni pricing starting at $75. Ticket packages can be purchased HERE. Season ticket renewals can be found HERE.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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.
--UHCougars.com--
Full game book can be accessed by clicking HERE. Full box score can be found by clicking HERE.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The game proved to be physical from the very start as both teams battled back and forth for the opening five minutes of play. The Lobos would take advantage of Houston missteps and go on a 5-0 run to shift the momentum in favor of the home team, ultimately taking a 23-13 lead at the quarter break.
Houston began to turn things around on the offensive end as Dorian Branch scored four timely points in the second quarter to get things going for UH. A 7-5 run from the Cougars in the opening five minutes of the frame, would put Houston right on the heels of New Mexico heading into the first media timeout. The Lobos would nearly hold Houston scoreless in the final two minutes of the quarter, ultimately taking a 43-26 lead at the break.
The Cougars opened the third quarter with back-to-back buckets on their first two possessions. New Mexico would counter with a 6-2 scoring run to take 58-36 lead with under five minutes left in the quarter. Houston couldn't quite get a handle on the Lobo offense, getting outscored 14-9 in the finals five minutes of the frame as Houston trailed, 70-45 heading into the final 10 minutes of regulation.
The Cougars came out with a bang in the fourth quarter, holding UNM scoreless for over two minutes and going on an 8-0 run to open the frame. Dymond Gladney and Tatyana Hill anchored the Cougars as they combined for 10 of Houston's 26 points in the frame. Houston would find its rhythm from behind-the-arc late, hitting two consecutive three-points with under three minutes to play to cut the Lobo lead to 13. A three-pointer from Branch would get Cougars within 10, but Houston ultimately fall to New Mexico 81-71.
ITEMS OF NOTE
HOUSTON 71, NEW MEXICO 81
LEADING SCORER: Dorian Branch; 24 points
LEADING REBOUNDER: Maya Jones; 11 rebounds
ASSISTS LEADER: Dorian Branch; six assists
- Houston falls to 1-2 on the season and 0-2 on the road.
- Houston now trails the all-time series between the Cougars and the Lobos, 3-4.
- Branch notched her first 20-point game of the season and fifth of her career.
- Maya Jones pulled down a career-high 11 boards, including five on the offensive side.
- Branch tied her career high in assists with six.
- Houston outscored UNM 26-11 in the fourth quarter.
- Houston forced 17 UNM turnovers for the squads third straight game with at least 15 turnovers forced.
Prices for single-game tickets for the 2019-20 season start as low as $8 for general admission. Floor seating and general admission club seating are also available for purchase.
New for the 2019-20 season are the Women's Basketball Flex Plans. One Flex Plan includes 10 general admission game vouchers. The vouchers can be redeemed all at once or can be used throughout the season for any combination of Houston Women's Basketball home games, excluding the Dec. 19 game against Southern Miss.
Season packages start as low as $100 and include courtside, club and general admission seating. Houston's youngest alums (2014-19) are reminded that they are eligible for special Young Alumni pricing starting at $75. Ticket packages can be purchased HERE. Season ticket renewals can be found HERE.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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.
--UHCougars.com--
Team Stats
UH
UNM
FG%
.403
.382
3FG%
.368
.444
FT%
.556
.789
RB
50
42
TO
28
17
STL
9
16
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
8
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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