Houston Prevails in Thriller Over Wichita State

Saturday, January 25

Houston, Texas

2 p.m.

University of Houston

10-10,3-3AAC

Wichita State

11-9,3-4AAC

OT 1

Wichita St.

Houston

1/25/2020 5:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Late surge earns Cougars their second straight home victory

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team surged when it counted the most, in an 64-56 overtime victory over Wichita State on Saturday afternoon at the Fertitta Center.

GAME BOOK
GAME BOX

HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams got out to strong starts offensively, but strong play underneath would give Houston a slight edge in the opening minutes of play. Julia Blackshell-Fair made her presence known as a facilitator early, with three first quarter assists. Tatyana Hill and Maya Jones combined for eight of the Cougars 18 first quarter points as the squad outscored WSU 12-10 in the paint and 18-16 overall heading into the break.

Wichita State would take the upper hand in the second frame, shooting 58.3 and outscoring Houston 12-6 in the paint. The Cougars defense kept things close, forcing 10 turnover and picking up four steals as WSU headed into the break leading 30-28.

Freshman forward Jazmaine Lewis became a focal point for the Cougar offense in the third quarter, accounting for a team-high four points. Houston continued to pressure the Shockers, forcing eight turnovers and owning the glass 15-7. With 10 minutes remaining in regulation WSU held a 44-39 advantage.

The Cougars made key plays down the stretch that would ultimately decide the game. With a minute and a half remaining Hill changed the momentum of the game, drawing an offensive foul that gave Houston possession. On the other end Bria Patterson sank a lay-up to make it a one-point game. WSU's Seraphine Bastin drew a foul and hit 1-of-2 from the line with 27 seconds remaining. As time winded down, Gladney found Lewis on the block for a two-point basket that sent the game into overtime. Houston made use of the opportunities that it was given outscoring the Shockers 7-2 off turnovers, 8-4 in the paint and 7-4 off the fast break in the fourth quarter.

With the score tied 53-53, Houston rattled off eight consecutive points to build a comfortable lead. A driving lay-up from Gladney and a three-pointer from Dorian Branch sealed the deal and helped Houston improve to 10-10 on the season and 3-3 in conference play as they defeated Wichita State 64-56.

ITEMS OF NOTE
LEADING SCORER: Julia Blackshell-Fair; 12
LEADING REBOUNDER: Bria Patterson; 7
LEADING ASSISTANT: Dymond Gladney; 5

Houston improves to 1-0 in overtime games this season.
Houston owns the all-time series with WSU 6-0.
Jazmaine Lewis posted a career-high eight points, playing a career-high 13 minutes.

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