Wednesday, December 30
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
5-1,2-0AAC
79
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65
Wichita State
3-3,0-1AAC
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F
Wichita St.
12
10
23
20
65
Houston
22
15
24
18
79
Photo by: ZUMA Press
Team Effort Lifts Houston to Win Over Wichita State
12/30/2020 10:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Sidney, Patterson lead the Cougars to fourth straight win
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball remains unbeaten inside the Fertitta Center after defeating Wichita State (3-3, 0-1 American) in a 79-65 decision.
Houston (5-1, 2-0 American) had five players in double-digits led by Eryka Sidney with 17 points including a perfect 5-of-5 from three-point range. At 1.000 Sidney's shooting percentage from long-range is a single-game American Athletic Conference record. Bria Patterson posted her first career double-double with ten points and a career high 13 rebounds. Jazmaine Lewis made her first career start, posting a career-high 11 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks.
The Cougars improved to 5-1 for the first time since the 2010-11 season and are 2-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
Defensively, Houston forced 26 Wichita State turnovers, picking up 14 steals. Houston made ten three-pointers and now has five or more three-pointers in every game this season.
Wichita State was led by Seraphine Bastin with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Houston got off to a strong defensive start in the opening quarter forcing 11 turnovers while Sidney and Julia Blackshell-Fair led the way in scoring with six points each. Blackshell-Fair and Britney Onyeje anchored the Cougars on defense with two steals each in the first quarter, as the Cougars finished the quarter with a ten point lead.
Despite the Shockers making adjustments on both sides of the ball, the Cougars maintained their momentum, scoring ten points off turnovers. The Cougars went into halftime leading by 15 points after a block from Tatyana Hill, followed by a three from Sidney as time expired. The redshirt senior went 3-of-3 from the three- point line in the second frame.
Houston opened up the second half with a three pointer from Onyeje. The Cougars forced a Shocker timeout after Patterson went coast-to-coast, capping off a 7-0 run by the Cougars. With great perimeter defense, the Shockers did not score from behind-the-arc until the three minute mark of the third quarter.
Wichita State found its rhythm in the fourth quarter, cutting the Cougar lead to 11. The Cougars maintained their composure, playing through the Shockers tough defense, making multiple successful attempts from the charity stripe.
ITEMS OF NOTE
- Houston is unbeaten at home this season.
- Houston held Wichita State to 23.1 percent from three-point range.
- Laila Blair tied her career high in points with 13.
- The Cougars have held every team they've played this season to less than 30 percent from long-range.
UP NEXT
Houston will return to action on Jan. 3 when the team travels to UCF. The game will be aired on ESPNU.
FANS CUTOUTS
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--
Houston (5-1, 2-0 American) had five players in double-digits led by Eryka Sidney with 17 points including a perfect 5-of-5 from three-point range. At 1.000 Sidney's shooting percentage from long-range is a single-game American Athletic Conference record. Bria Patterson posted her first career double-double with ten points and a career high 13 rebounds. Jazmaine Lewis made her first career start, posting a career-high 11 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks.
The Cougars improved to 5-1 for the first time since the 2010-11 season and are 2-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2017-18 season.
Defensively, Houston forced 26 Wichita State turnovers, picking up 14 steals. Houston made ten three-pointers and now has five or more three-pointers in every game this season.
Wichita State was led by Seraphine Bastin with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Houston got off to a strong defensive start in the opening quarter forcing 11 turnovers while Sidney and Julia Blackshell-Fair led the way in scoring with six points each. Blackshell-Fair and Britney Onyeje anchored the Cougars on defense with two steals each in the first quarter, as the Cougars finished the quarter with a ten point lead.
Despite the Shockers making adjustments on both sides of the ball, the Cougars maintained their momentum, scoring ten points off turnovers. The Cougars went into halftime leading by 15 points after a block from Tatyana Hill, followed by a three from Sidney as time expired. The redshirt senior went 3-of-3 from the three- point line in the second frame.
Houston opened up the second half with a three pointer from Onyeje. The Cougars forced a Shocker timeout after Patterson went coast-to-coast, capping off a 7-0 run by the Cougars. With great perimeter defense, the Shockers did not score from behind-the-arc until the three minute mark of the third quarter.
Wichita State found its rhythm in the fourth quarter, cutting the Cougar lead to 11. The Cougars maintained their composure, playing through the Shockers tough defense, making multiple successful attempts from the charity stripe.
ITEMS OF NOTE
- Houston is unbeaten at home this season.
- Houston held Wichita State to 23.1 percent from three-point range.
- Laila Blair tied her career high in points with 13.
- The Cougars have held every team they've played this season to less than 30 percent from long-range.
UP NEXT
Houston will return to action on Jan. 3 when the team travels to UCF. The game will be aired on ESPNU.
FANS CUTOUTS
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
WSU
UH
FG%
.367
.391
3FG%
.231
.345
FT%
.818
.559
RB
42
45
TO
26
22
STL
14
14
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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