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Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Houston Holds Off Memphis in Conference Opener
12/22/2020 4:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars off to best start since 2010-11 with third straight win
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team held off a late rally, knocking off Memphis (2-5, 0-2 American) in a 75-63 decision on Tuesday afternoon at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
Houston (4-1, 1-0 American) had three players post double-digit scoring efforts, led by Eryka Sidney with 18 points. Bria Patterson added 16 points, one point shy of her career-high, as Ca' Leyah Burrell contributed 12 points. Sidney led the Cougars in assists with seven, as Patterson notched six rebounds.
The Cougars passed the ball well, racking up a season-high 20 assists. Defensively, Houston was unstoppable as they forced a season-high 30 turnovers.
Memphis had the upper hand early, shooting 45.5 percent from the field in the first quarter. Daphane White got things going for the Cougars in the paint, scoring the first two Cougar baskets of the game. A couple of early Memphis three-pointers and a series of Houston turnovers gave Memphis a 17-13 edge at the end of the first quarter.
The tables turned in the second quarter when Houston got the hot hand, shooting 55.0 from the field. Ca'Leyah Burrell and Julia Blackshell-Fair combined for 12 of the Cougars 24 points in the frame, as Blackshell-Fair went a perfect 3-of-3 from the field. On the defensive side of the ball, Houston stifled the Tigers. UH turned Memphis over 10 times and racking up four steals, led by Burrell with two. At the half time break the Cougars took a 37-27 lead into the locker room.
Houston kept up the pressure in the third quarter, scoring 16 of its 26 points off turnovers. The Cougars got going from long-range, knocking down four three-pointers in the frame. Patterson ignited the Cougar offense scoring eight of her 16 points in the third quarter, including two of her four three-pointers. Houston saw its lead expand to 23 points, ultimately heading into the fourth quarter with a 63-40 lead.
Memphis found a rhythm in the fourth quarter, going on a 15-2 run and getting within 10 points before late game heroics and strong free-throw shooting sealed the game for Houston. The Cougars were 4-of-6 from the free-throw line in the final five minutes, earning their third straight win.
ITEMS OF NOTE
As the University of Houston Athletics Department continues to prepare for the 2020 season, fans are invited to submit photos for cutouts to be placed within the Fertitta Center during home games. To purchase a cutout please click HERE.
HOUSTON MOVES TO ONLINE TICKETING
With mobile ticketing, Houston Athletics fans will enjoy various benefits, including reduced wait lines and quicker access into event venues, eliminating printing, delivery, loss or stolen tickets along with more convenient access and options in managing of tickets.
From their digital wallets, fans can scan their mobile devices at the entrance for quick and easy venue access. For more information click 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.
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Houston (4-1, 1-0 American) had three players post double-digit scoring efforts, led by Eryka Sidney with 18 points. Bria Patterson added 16 points, one point shy of her career-high, as Ca' Leyah Burrell contributed 12 points. Sidney led the Cougars in assists with seven, as Patterson notched six rebounds.
The Cougars passed the ball well, racking up a season-high 20 assists. Defensively, Houston was unstoppable as they forced a season-high 30 turnovers.
Memphis had the upper hand early, shooting 45.5 percent from the field in the first quarter. Daphane White got things going for the Cougars in the paint, scoring the first two Cougar baskets of the game. A couple of early Memphis three-pointers and a series of Houston turnovers gave Memphis a 17-13 edge at the end of the first quarter.
The tables turned in the second quarter when Houston got the hot hand, shooting 55.0 from the field. Ca'Leyah Burrell and Julia Blackshell-Fair combined for 12 of the Cougars 24 points in the frame, as Blackshell-Fair went a perfect 3-of-3 from the field. On the defensive side of the ball, Houston stifled the Tigers. UH turned Memphis over 10 times and racking up four steals, led by Burrell with two. At the half time break the Cougars took a 37-27 lead into the locker room.
Houston kept up the pressure in the third quarter, scoring 16 of its 26 points off turnovers. The Cougars got going from long-range, knocking down four three-pointers in the frame. Patterson ignited the Cougar offense scoring eight of her 16 points in the third quarter, including two of her four three-pointers. Houston saw its lead expand to 23 points, ultimately heading into the fourth quarter with a 63-40 lead.
Memphis found a rhythm in the fourth quarter, going on a 15-2 run and getting within 10 points before late game heroics and strong free-throw shooting sealed the game for Houston. The Cougars were 4-of-6 from the free-throw line in the final five minutes, earning their third straight win.
ITEMS OF NOTE
- Houston is now 4-3 in conference openers under Head Coach Ronald Hughey
- The Cougars have now won its last four meetings with Memphis
- Houston is off to its best start since the 2010-11 season when the Cougars were 4-1 over their first five games.
As the University of Houston Athletics Department continues to prepare for the 2020 season, fans are invited to submit photos for cutouts to be placed within the Fertitta Center during home games. To purchase a cutout please click HERE.
HOUSTON MOVES TO ONLINE TICKETING
With mobile ticketing, Houston Athletics fans will enjoy various benefits, including reduced wait lines and quicker access into event venues, eliminating printing, delivery, loss or stolen tickets along with more convenient access and options in managing of tickets.
From their digital wallets, fans can scan their mobile devices at the entrance for quick and easy venue access. For more information click 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--
Team Stats
UH
Mem
FG%
.452
.444
3FG%
.444
.250
FT%
.647
.769
RB
30
37
TO
18
30
STL
15
9
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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