Saturday, February 2
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
SMU
Houston Host SMU in Alumni Weekend Matchup
2/1/2019 11:12:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars meet Mustangs for second time this season
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team returns home Saturday to host SMU in an American Athletic Conference matchup at 2 p.m., inside the Fertitta Center.
Saturday's contest is highlighted by Alumni Weekend for the Houston women's basketball team. The Cougars will honor the alumni of the Houston women's basketball program and recognize those in attendance at halftime.
Fans can hear the contest against the Mustangs 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 @OfficialUHWBB, will offer updates throughout the game.
THE STARTING FIVE
Here are five names, numbers, news items and storylines you need to know about Saturday's American Athletic Conference game against SMU:
TAKE TWO – The Cougars are looking for their second straight regular-season sweep of the Mustangs under Head Coach Ronald Hughey.
CLEANING THE GLASS – Senior forward Serithia Hawkins has maintained a presence in the paint for Houston. Hawkins is averaging 7.5 boards per game, and is on pace to become only the third Cougars with 900+ boards.
FROM DOWNTOWN – The Cougars continue to be a 3-point threat under Hughey. After setting the school record for 3-pointers made in each of the last two seasons, Houston has made 143 triples so far in 2018-19.
THUNDER DOWN UNDER – Houston has become a threat in the paint, outscoring its opponents down-low in three of its last six contest.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in 19 of its last 20 games and their 21.55 forced per game ranks 18th nationally.
SERIES vs. SMU
Saturday's meeting will be the 59th all-time in the series against the Mustangs. Houston has won the last two contests in the series, including a 71-62 win on Jan. 9, 2019 in Dallas.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Saturday's game with a 10-10 overall record and a 4-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Cougars 4-3 conference record ties its best eve seven game start to American play in program history, The Cougars have won their last two home games.
Houston's Jasmyne Harris paces the Cougars in points per game with 16.2 per contest, while Angela Harris also scores in double figures at 10.1 per night. Harris scored a season-high 23 points in the win over Wichita State. Octavia Barnes and Tatyana Hill have notched double-figures in Houston's last two contest. Houston is averaging 71.3 points per game on 40.7 percent shooting from the field and a 29.1 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 68.8 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.8 percent and 30.3 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Serithia Hawkins leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 7.4 rebounds per game after matching a season-high with back-to-back games of 12 against Wichita State and Cincinnati. She recently became the sixth Cougar in program history to score 1,000 points and pull down 800 rebounds. Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country this season. The Cougars rank third in The American in steals (216) and second in steals per game (10.8) and turnovers forced per game (21.55`). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 19th and 28th in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them 18th in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS
SMU enters Saturday's contest with an 8-12 overall record and a 2-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Mustangs enter on a 1-game winning streak after defeating USF last week. SMU is 0-6 when playing on the road this season.
The Mustangs have a pair of players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including a team-best 11.7 from Alicia Froling. Kayla White scores 1.5 per game to rank second on the team. SMU has scored no more than 50 points in its last four contest, while shooting 35.5 percent from the field and 22.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. SMU is holding opponents to 59.2 points per game, allowing 36.3 percent shooting from the field and 30.1 percent from long-range.
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 @OfficialUHWBB 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.
Saturday's contest is highlighted by Alumni Weekend for the Houston women's basketball team. The Cougars will honor the alumni of the Houston women's basketball program and recognize those in attendance at halftime.
Fans can hear the contest against the Mustangs 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 @OfficialUHWBB, will offer updates throughout the game.
THE STARTING FIVE
Here are five names, numbers, news items and storylines you need to know about Saturday's American Athletic Conference game against SMU:
TAKE TWO – The Cougars are looking for their second straight regular-season sweep of the Mustangs under Head Coach Ronald Hughey.
CLEANING THE GLASS – Senior forward Serithia Hawkins has maintained a presence in the paint for Houston. Hawkins is averaging 7.5 boards per game, and is on pace to become only the third Cougars with 900+ boards.
FROM DOWNTOWN – The Cougars continue to be a 3-point threat under Hughey. After setting the school record for 3-pointers made in each of the last two seasons, Houston has made 143 triples so far in 2018-19.
THUNDER DOWN UNDER – Houston has become a threat in the paint, outscoring its opponents down-low in three of its last six contest.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in 19 of its last 20 games and their 21.55 forced per game ranks 18th nationally.
SERIES vs. SMU
Saturday's meeting will be the 59th all-time in the series against the Mustangs. Houston has won the last two contests in the series, including a 71-62 win on Jan. 9, 2019 in Dallas.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Saturday's game with a 10-10 overall record and a 4-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Cougars 4-3 conference record ties its best eve seven game start to American play in program history, The Cougars have won their last two home games.
Houston's Jasmyne Harris paces the Cougars in points per game with 16.2 per contest, while Angela Harris also scores in double figures at 10.1 per night. Harris scored a season-high 23 points in the win over Wichita State. Octavia Barnes and Tatyana Hill have notched double-figures in Houston's last two contest. Houston is averaging 71.3 points per game on 40.7 percent shooting from the field and a 29.1 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 68.8 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.8 percent and 30.3 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Serithia Hawkins leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 7.4 rebounds per game after matching a season-high with back-to-back games of 12 against Wichita State and Cincinnati. She recently became the sixth Cougar in program history to score 1,000 points and pull down 800 rebounds. Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country this season. The Cougars rank third in The American in steals (216) and second in steals per game (10.8) and turnovers forced per game (21.55`). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 19th and 28th in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them 18th in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS
SMU enters Saturday's contest with an 8-12 overall record and a 2-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Mustangs enter on a 1-game winning streak after defeating USF last week. SMU is 0-6 when playing on the road this season.
The Mustangs have a pair of players averaging double figures in scoring this season, including a team-best 11.7 from Alicia Froling. Kayla White scores 1.5 per game to rank second on the team. SMU has scored no more than 50 points in its last four contest, while shooting 35.5 percent from the field and 22.6 percent from beyond the 3-point line. SMU is holding opponents to 59.2 points per game, allowing 36.3 percent shooting from the field and 30.1 percent from long-range.
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 @OfficialUHWBB 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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