University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, March 2
Storrs, Conn.
12 p.m.
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UConn
Houston Heads to No. 2 UConn for Weekend Game
3/1/2019 2:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars face Huskies for second time this season
HOUSTON – The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team will play its final regular-season road game Saturday afternoon when its visits No. 2 UConn at the Gampel Pavilion. The game is slated for a 12 p.m. start time.
Saturday's contest can be seen on ESPN3/SNY and heard live by fans 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 Saturday's American Athletic Conference game against UConn:
FOURTH PLACE – The Cougars are currently fourth-place in The American standings with two games remaining.
MAKE IT TEN – Houston has posted nine wins in The American this season, matching the program best set last season. A win over USF would set a program record for conference wins since joining The American.
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 198 triples so far in 2018-19, which is second on the single-season all-time list in the category.
SCORE OFTEN, SCORE FAST – Houston is a tough team offensively, currently ranking second in the conference in scoring offense with 69.2 points per game, only second to UConn.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in 24 of its 27 games and their 20.30 forced per game ranks 27th nationally.
SERIES vs. UCONN
Saturday's meeting is the 8th all-time between the two teams in a series that dates back to 2014.
Houston trails 0-7 in the all-time in the series.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Saturday's game with a 15-12 overall record and a 9-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. Houston's nine conference wins match the programs most wins in conference play since joining The American. The Cougars have posted a 9-6 record on the road this season.
Houston's Jasmyne Harris paces the Cougars in points per game with 16.2 per contest, while Dorian Branch also scores in double figures at 10.4 per night. Branch scored a career-high 21 points against ECU and has posted double-figures in five of the last seven contests. Octavia Barnes has scored at least one three-pointer in the last 18 games for the Cougars, posting double-figures in four of the last five contests and a career-high 24 points against Tulane.
Houston is averaging 69.2 points per game on 40.5 percent shooting from the field and a 30.5 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 67.4 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.2 percent and 31.9 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 fourth Cougar in program history to score 1,000 points and pull down 900 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 (268), and in steals per game (9.9), and second turnovers forced per game (20.30). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 41st and 44th in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them 27th in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
UConn enters Saturday's contest with an 26-2 overall record, a 14-0 mark in American Athletic Conference play and No. 2 in both the AP and USA Today polls . UConn has won its last eight games most recently defeating Wichita State in a 84-47 decision. The Huskies are 11-0 when playing at home this season.
UConn has five players averaging double figures in scoring this season, Napheesa Collier paces the Huskies with 20.0 points per game to lead the team, Katie Lou Samuelson is second on the team with 19.1 points per game.
UConn is allowing opponents to score 54.9 points per game, allowing 34.3 percent shooting from the field and 29.1 percent from long-range.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single tickets for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and start at just $5 for General Admission seating and feature options for reserved and floor 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 three 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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Saturday's contest can be seen on ESPN3/SNY and heard live by fans 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 Saturday's American Athletic Conference game against UConn:
FOURTH PLACE – The Cougars are currently fourth-place in The American standings with two games remaining.
MAKE IT TEN – Houston has posted nine wins in The American this season, matching the program best set last season. A win over USF would set a program record for conference wins since joining The American.
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 198 triples so far in 2018-19, which is second on the single-season all-time list in the category.
SCORE OFTEN, SCORE FAST – Houston is a tough team offensively, currently ranking second in the conference in scoring offense with 69.2 points per game, only second to UConn.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN – Houston continues to play lockdown defense this season. The Cougars have forced at least 15 turnovers in 24 of its 27 games and their 20.30 forced per game ranks 27th nationally.
SERIES vs. UCONN
Saturday's meeting is the 8th all-time between the two teams in a series that dates back to 2014.
Houston trails 0-7 in the all-time in the series.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
Houston enters Saturday's game with a 15-12 overall record and a 9-5 mark in American Athletic Conference play. Houston's nine conference wins match the programs most wins in conference play since joining The American. The Cougars have posted a 9-6 record on the road this season.
Houston's Jasmyne Harris paces the Cougars in points per game with 16.2 per contest, while Dorian Branch also scores in double figures at 10.4 per night. Branch scored a career-high 21 points against ECU and has posted double-figures in five of the last seven contests. Octavia Barnes has scored at least one three-pointer in the last 18 games for the Cougars, posting double-figures in four of the last five contests and a career-high 24 points against Tulane.
Houston is averaging 69.2 points per game on 40.5 percent shooting from the field and a 30.5 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 67.4 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.2 percent and 31.9 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 fourth Cougar in program history to score 1,000 points and pull down 900 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 (268), and in steals per game (9.9), and second turnovers forced per game (20.30). The Cougars' steal numbers rank 41st and 44th in the nation, respectively, while the turnovers forced average places them 27th in the NCAA.
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
UConn enters Saturday's contest with an 26-2 overall record, a 14-0 mark in American Athletic Conference play and No. 2 in both the AP and USA Today polls . UConn has won its last eight games most recently defeating Wichita State in a 84-47 decision. The Huskies are 11-0 when playing at home this season.
UConn has five players averaging double figures in scoring this season, Napheesa Collier paces the Huskies with 20.0 points per game to lead the team, Katie Lou Samuelson is second on the team with 19.1 points per game.
UConn is allowing opponents to score 54.9 points per game, allowing 34.3 percent shooting from the field and 29.1 percent from long-range.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single tickets for the 2018-19 season are on sale now and start at just $5 for General Admission seating and feature options for reserved and floor 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 three 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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