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University of Houston Athletics
Houston Opens Road Swing at USF
1/28/2020 4:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game to be aired on The American Digital Network
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team will open a two-game road swing on the road at USF. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. CT on Wednesday at the Yuengling Center.
The game will be featured on The American Digital Network which can be accessed by clicking HERE.
GAME NOTES
COUGAR FAST BREAK
• Houston enters Wednesday's game with a 10-10 overall record this season, including a 3-3 mark in conference play. The Cougars have won two straight at homes, most recently defeating Wichita State in overtime.
• Houston has four players averaging double-digits this season led by Dorian Branch and Tatyana Hill with 11.8 points per game, they are followed by Dymond Gladney who contributes 11.5 points per game followed by Julia Blackshell-Fair providing 10.8 points per game.
• Houston is averaging 64.7 points per game on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and a 26.3 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 67.8 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.9 percent and 31.4 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
• Hill leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 6.4 rebounds per contest.
• Houston is a force to be reckoned with on the boards this season, averaging 37.6 rebounds per game including over 15 offensive boards per game.
• Houston forces 17.7 turnovers per game, with 15 or more forced turnovers in 17 of its 20 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 are experts at protecting the rim, entering the game ranked 98th nationally in blocks (71) and 131st in Blocks Per Game (3.6).
SCOUTING THE BULLS
• USF enters Wednesday's contest with an 11-8 overall record and 3-2 mark in conference play.
• USF is averaging 64.8 points per game on 39.0 percent shooting from the field and 36.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
• USF enters its 20th season under Head Coach Jose Hernandez and is led in scoring by Elena Tsinike who is averaging 11.3 points per game. Bethy Mununga leads the Shockers on the boards with 9.9 rebounds per game, as Elisa Pinzan leads the squad with 68 assists each this season.
SINGLE-GAME 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.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking 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.
--UHCougars.com--
The game will be featured on The American Digital Network which can be accessed by clicking HERE.
GAME NOTES
COUGAR FAST BREAK
• Houston enters Wednesday's game with a 10-10 overall record this season, including a 3-3 mark in conference play. The Cougars have won two straight at homes, most recently defeating Wichita State in overtime.
• Houston has four players averaging double-digits this season led by Dorian Branch and Tatyana Hill with 11.8 points per game, they are followed by Dymond Gladney who contributes 11.5 points per game followed by Julia Blackshell-Fair providing 10.8 points per game.
• Houston is averaging 64.7 points per game on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and a 26.3 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 67.8 points per game on defense while letting opponents shoot 41.9 percent and 31.4 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
• Hill leads Houston on the glass, pulling down 6.4 rebounds per contest.
• Houston is a force to be reckoned with on the boards this season, averaging 37.6 rebounds per game including over 15 offensive boards per game.
• Houston forces 17.7 turnovers per game, with 15 or more forced turnovers in 17 of its 20 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 are experts at protecting the rim, entering the game ranked 98th nationally in blocks (71) and 131st in Blocks Per Game (3.6).
SCOUTING THE BULLS
• USF enters Wednesday's contest with an 11-8 overall record and 3-2 mark in conference play.
• USF is averaging 64.8 points per game on 39.0 percent shooting from the field and 36.4 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
• USF enters its 20th season under Head Coach Jose Hernandez and is led in scoring by Elena Tsinike who is averaging 11.3 points per game. Bethy Mununga leads the Shockers on the boards with 9.9 rebounds per game, as Elisa Pinzan leads the squad with 68 assists each this season.
SINGLE-GAME 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.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking 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.
--UHCougars.com--
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