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Houston Dealt Tough Loss at -/RV UCF
1/3/2021 2:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars fall late to Knights
HOUSTON – The Houston Women's Basketball team fell short to -/RV UCF (5-1, 3-0 American) in a 55-46 decision on Sunday afternoon in Orlando.
Nine Cougars scored in the loss led by a nine-point effort from Eryka Sidney. Sidney knocked down three three-pointers and is 8-of-10 from long-range over the past two games. Julia Blackshell-Fair paced UH on the boards with seven rebounds, as Dymond Gladney led the Cougars in assists with three.
Houston (5-2, 2-1 American) held UCF to 22.9 percent shooting from three-point range. The Cougar reserves outscored UCF's bench 15-7.
The game proved to be a battle from the start. The Cougars were hot from the three-point line in the first quarter, knocking down three of its six attempts from long-range. UCF held the advantage in the post, outscoring UH 10-2 down low. Houston escaped the first quarter with a 13-11 lead.
Both teams turned things up on the defensive end in the second quarter, but rebounds and second-chance points would separate the two. Houston outscored UCF 5-0 off second chances and outrebounded the Knights 12-7. Six of the Cougars 10 second quarter points came from behind-the-arc as Gladney and Sidney each went a perfect 1-of-1 from the three-point line. UCF trips to the foul line kept things close, as the Knights hit 3-of-6 from the charity stripe. Cougars headed into the locker room with a slight advantage, leading UCF 23-19.
Turnovers plagued the Cougars in the third frame. UCF found a rhythm and shot 54.5 percent from the field to ultimately take a one-point lead into the fourth quarter.
With 10 minutes remaining in regulation, both teams battled down the stretch. Timely shots and trips to the free throw line separated created a deficit that the Cougars couldn't overcome. UH was outscored 9-17 in the final frame, ultimately dropping its first conference games of the season.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to action on Jan. 6 against Tulane in the Fertitta Center. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
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.
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Nine Cougars scored in the loss led by a nine-point effort from Eryka Sidney. Sidney knocked down three three-pointers and is 8-of-10 from long-range over the past two games. Julia Blackshell-Fair paced UH on the boards with seven rebounds, as Dymond Gladney led the Cougars in assists with three.
Houston (5-2, 2-1 American) held UCF to 22.9 percent shooting from three-point range. The Cougar reserves outscored UCF's bench 15-7.
The game proved to be a battle from the start. The Cougars were hot from the three-point line in the first quarter, knocking down three of its six attempts from long-range. UCF held the advantage in the post, outscoring UH 10-2 down low. Houston escaped the first quarter with a 13-11 lead.
Both teams turned things up on the defensive end in the second quarter, but rebounds and second-chance points would separate the two. Houston outscored UCF 5-0 off second chances and outrebounded the Knights 12-7. Six of the Cougars 10 second quarter points came from behind-the-arc as Gladney and Sidney each went a perfect 1-of-1 from the three-point line. UCF trips to the foul line kept things close, as the Knights hit 3-of-6 from the charity stripe. Cougars headed into the locker room with a slight advantage, leading UCF 23-19.
Turnovers plagued the Cougars in the third frame. UCF found a rhythm and shot 54.5 percent from the field to ultimately take a one-point lead into the fourth quarter.
With 10 minutes remaining in regulation, both teams battled down the stretch. Timely shots and trips to the free throw line separated created a deficit that the Cougars couldn't overcome. UH was outscored 9-17 in the final frame, ultimately dropping its first conference games of the season.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to action on Jan. 6 against Tulane in the Fertitta Center. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
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
UH
UCF
FG%
.327
.383
3FG%
.286
.222
FT%
1.000
.654
RB
36
35
TO
28
23
STL
10
11
Game Leaders
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
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