Sunday, November 17
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Houston Baptist
Photo by: For Houston Athletics
Houston Returns Home to Face HBU
11/16/2019 9:48:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars look to remain spotless at home
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team returns home to face HBU on Sunday inside the Fertitta Center. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m.
Game notes can be found by clicking HERE. Please see the new seating map for Houston Women's Basketball games by clicking HERE.
• Sunday's meeting is the third all-time between the two teams in a series that began during the 2010-11 season.
• Houston leads the all-time series 2-0, after defeating the Huskies on Dec. 10, 2011 in a 109-42 decision.
COUGAR FASTBREAK
•Houston enters Sunday's game with a 1-2 overall record this season after most recently falling to New Mexico in Albuquerque.
• Houston has three players averaging double-digits this season led by Jasmyne Harris with 14.3 points per game, she is followed by Dorian Branch who secured her first 20-point game of the season against New Mexico and is averaging 12.3 points per game. Tatyana Hill is third in scoring on the team providing 11.3 points per game.
• Houston is averaging 62.3 points per game on 37.7 percent shooting from the field and a 22.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 71.7 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 39.4 percent and 40.0 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
• Hill leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 8.3 rebounds per contest
• Houston has forced 71 turnovers by its opponents this season, with three consecutive games with 10 or more forced turnovers and at least 10 steals in two of its three games this season. Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game ranked 56th nationally in steals (34) and 68th in steals per game (11.3) and 52nd in turnovers forced (22.33). Houston has forced 20 or more turnovers in every game this season and racked up 10 or more steals in two of its last three.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
• HBU enters Sunday's contest with an 2-1 overall record. The Huskies most recently fells to Baylor in Waco in a 112-42 decision.
• Houston Baptist is averaging 57.3 points per game on 34.6 percent shooting from the field and 16.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
• Houston Baptist enters its seventh season under Head Coach Donna Finnie and are led in scoring by Timia Jefferson who is averaging 13.0 points per game. N'Denasija Collins leads the Huskies on the boards with six rebounds per game, as Kennedy Wilson leads the squad with eight assists this season.
SINGLE-GAME AND SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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.
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Game notes can be found by clicking HERE. Please see the new seating map for Houston Women's Basketball games by clicking HERE.
• Sunday's meeting is the third all-time between the two teams in a series that began during the 2010-11 season.
• Houston leads the all-time series 2-0, after defeating the Huskies on Dec. 10, 2011 in a 109-42 decision.
COUGAR FASTBREAK
•Houston enters Sunday's game with a 1-2 overall record this season after most recently falling to New Mexico in Albuquerque.
• Houston has three players averaging double-digits this season led by Jasmyne Harris with 14.3 points per game, she is followed by Dorian Branch who secured her first 20-point game of the season against New Mexico and is averaging 12.3 points per game. Tatyana Hill is third in scoring on the team providing 11.3 points per game.
• Houston is averaging 62.3 points per game on 37.7 percent shooting from the field and a 22.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 71.7 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 39.4 percent and 40.0 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
• Hill leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 8.3 rebounds per contest
• Houston has forced 71 turnovers by its opponents this season, with three consecutive games with 10 or more forced turnovers and at least 10 steals in two of its three games this season. Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game ranked 56th nationally in steals (34) and 68th in steals per game (11.3) and 52nd in turnovers forced (22.33). Houston has forced 20 or more turnovers in every game this season and racked up 10 or more steals in two of its last three.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
• HBU enters Sunday's contest with an 2-1 overall record. The Huskies most recently fells to Baylor in Waco in a 112-42 decision.
• Houston Baptist is averaging 57.3 points per game on 34.6 percent shooting from the field and 16.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
• Houston Baptist enters its seventh season under Head Coach Donna Finnie and are led in scoring by Timia Jefferson who is averaging 13.0 points per game. N'Denasija Collins leads the Huskies on the boards with six rebounds per game, as Kennedy Wilson leads the squad with eight assists this season.
SINGLE-GAME AND SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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.
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