Sunday, February 10
Tampa, Fla.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
12-11,6-4
54
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52
USF
12-12, 3-7
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Houston
18
11
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USF
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Houston Edges USF, 54-52 in Tampa
2/10/2019 3:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TAMPA – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team played start to finish in a 54-52 win over USF Sunday afternoon at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fl.
Behind a team-high 17 points from Julia Blackshell-Fair and 73.3 percent shooting from the stripe, the Cougars improve to 12-11 on the season and 6-4 in American Athletic Conference play.
Both teams got out to hot starts, entering the first media timeout tied up 9-9. Octavia Barnes would get going early, accounting for five of the Cougars first nine points. Houston would makes key plays in transition, going 4-of-6 from long-range, building a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Cougars continued to play stellar defense, forcing eight turnovers by the USF offense and making plays in transition to hold a lead before the second media timeout. Blackshell-Fair would open things up for the Cougars, appearing as a threat down low with back-to-back driving lay-ups to extend the Cougar lead to six at the halfway point of the second frame. USF would chip away at the Cougar lead with help from Enna Pehadzic who accounted for 16 of the Bulls first half points. Angela Harris would connect on her first three-pointer of the day to give the Cougars a boost as they headed into the break leading 29-28.
USF would strike first, opening the third quarter with layup to take a one-point lead. The Cougars would take back the lead following a layup from Alyssa Okoene. Both teams continued to turn things up on the defensive end with Houston gaining a two-point edge with under four minutes to play in the quarter. A 6-0 run would put the Bulls ahead by one with less than a minute remaining in the quarter. Houston would head into the fourth quarter trailing 42-39.
A pair of made free throws from Blackshell-Fair would cut the lead to three in the early moments of the fourth quarter. Houston would force USF to call a timeout after going on a 6-0 run and taking a one-point lead with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation. Blackshell-Fair would continue to impose her will and come up big for Houston after picking up crucial rebounds and laying them back in to give Houston a 48-44 lead with five minutes to play. As both teams headed into the final two minutes of action, Houston would hold on to a four-point lead after Angela Harris knocked down a pair of free throws. Houston would showcase its aggressive style of defense down the stretch forcing USF to talk things over with less than two minutes to play, following a made free throw from Barnes. With 15 seconds remaining USF would connect on a three-pointer from the corner and cut Houston's lead to one. A foul on Harris would send her to the line where she would hit one to make it a two-point game. Houston would put pressure on the USF offense in the final seconds, resulting in a failed last second shot attempt from the Bulls and a Cougar win on the road.
THE BASICS
Score: Houston 54, USF 52
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Location: Tampa, Fla. | Yuengling Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: The Cougars saw two players reach double figures in scoring, including a team-high 17 from Julia Blackshell-Fair. Octavia Barnes added 11 points, and now has double-digits in four of the last five contests. Okoene led Houston with nine rebounds, and Harris finished the game with five assists. Barnes has now hit at least one three-pointer in the last 14 games.
USF: USF had one player reach double figures in the game. Pehadzic led all scorers with 21 points. Tamara Henshaw led USF with 9 rebounds, and Luize Septe led the Bulls with three assists.
NEWS AND NOTES
Houston will return home to the Fertitta Center for a pair of American Athletic Conference games against ECU on Feb. 16 and Tulane on Feb. 20.
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.
Behind a team-high 17 points from Julia Blackshell-Fair and 73.3 percent shooting from the stripe, the Cougars improve to 12-11 on the season and 6-4 in American Athletic Conference play.
Both teams got out to hot starts, entering the first media timeout tied up 9-9. Octavia Barnes would get going early, accounting for five of the Cougars first nine points. Houston would makes key plays in transition, going 4-of-6 from long-range, building a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Cougars continued to play stellar defense, forcing eight turnovers by the USF offense and making plays in transition to hold a lead before the second media timeout. Blackshell-Fair would open things up for the Cougars, appearing as a threat down low with back-to-back driving lay-ups to extend the Cougar lead to six at the halfway point of the second frame. USF would chip away at the Cougar lead with help from Enna Pehadzic who accounted for 16 of the Bulls first half points. Angela Harris would connect on her first three-pointer of the day to give the Cougars a boost as they headed into the break leading 29-28.
USF would strike first, opening the third quarter with layup to take a one-point lead. The Cougars would take back the lead following a layup from Alyssa Okoene. Both teams continued to turn things up on the defensive end with Houston gaining a two-point edge with under four minutes to play in the quarter. A 6-0 run would put the Bulls ahead by one with less than a minute remaining in the quarter. Houston would head into the fourth quarter trailing 42-39.
A pair of made free throws from Blackshell-Fair would cut the lead to three in the early moments of the fourth quarter. Houston would force USF to call a timeout after going on a 6-0 run and taking a one-point lead with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation. Blackshell-Fair would continue to impose her will and come up big for Houston after picking up crucial rebounds and laying them back in to give Houston a 48-44 lead with five minutes to play. As both teams headed into the final two minutes of action, Houston would hold on to a four-point lead after Angela Harris knocked down a pair of free throws. Houston would showcase its aggressive style of defense down the stretch forcing USF to talk things over with less than two minutes to play, following a made free throw from Barnes. With 15 seconds remaining USF would connect on a three-pointer from the corner and cut Houston's lead to one. A foul on Harris would send her to the line where she would hit one to make it a two-point game. Houston would put pressure on the USF offense in the final seconds, resulting in a failed last second shot attempt from the Bulls and a Cougar win on the road.
THE BASICS
Score: Houston 54, USF 52
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Location: Tampa, Fla. | Yuengling Center
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: The Cougars saw two players reach double figures in scoring, including a team-high 17 from Julia Blackshell-Fair. Octavia Barnes added 11 points, and now has double-digits in four of the last five contests. Okoene led Houston with nine rebounds, and Harris finished the game with five assists. Barnes has now hit at least one three-pointer in the last 14 games.
USF: USF had one player reach double figures in the game. Pehadzic led all scorers with 21 points. Tamara Henshaw led USF with 9 rebounds, and Luize Septe led the Bulls with three assists.
NEWS AND NOTES
- Houston won its first game over USF since the 2005 season and its first under head coach Ronald Hughey.
- The Cougars shot 36.5 percent from the field, compared to 30.0 percent from USF. The Cougars were 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cougars force 18 turnover for its 21st game this season forcing at least 15 turnovers.
- The Cougars also held advantages in points off turnovers (18-12), points in the paint (26-24) and fastbreak points (9-4).
Houston will return home to the Fertitta Center for a pair of American Athletic Conference games against ECU on Feb. 16 and Tulane on Feb. 20.
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
HOU
USF
FG%
.365
.300
3FG%
.294
.400
FT%
.733
.667
RB
34
45
TO
17
18
STL
10
7
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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