Wednesday, January 6
Houston, Texas
3 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Tulane
Houston Primed for Mid-Week Meeting With Tulane
1/5/2021 11:38:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars look to secure fifth straight win over Green Wave
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team returns to action on Jan. 6 against Tulane inside the Fertitta Center. Tip-off is slated for 3 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Cougars are 5-2 overall this season, including a 2-1 mark in American Athletic Conference play.
THE 4-1-1
Houston returns home for an American Athletic Conference matchup with Tulane. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 13.4 points per game. Bria Patterson leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.6 rebounds per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 32 this season.
Houston is averaging 70.7 points per game on 39.3 percent shooting from the field and a 34.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 68.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 39.8 percent and 21.1 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game with 74 steals this season and 30 blocks, forcing 21.71 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE GREEN WAVE
Tulane is in its 27th season under Head Coach Lisa Stockton. The Green Wave is 5-3 this season and 1-2 in conference play. The team most recently defeated Memphis in an 80-44 decision on Jan. 2. Tulane is led in scoring by Jerkaila Jordan who averages 15.6 points per game. Krystal Freeman averages 9.9 rebounds per game to lead the team in the category. Jordan is also the assist leader for Tulane with 26 assists this season. Tulane average 71.6 points per game on 42.5 percent shooting from the field, including a 29.8 percent mark from the the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Wednesday's meeting is the 45th meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series 17-28. Houston has won the last four contests.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up at least six made three's in every game this season. Onyeje leads The American in made three-pointers this season with 17. The Cougars are 41st nationally and lead The American in made three-point field goals per game. This season Houston has 59 made three's and is 53rd nationally in the category.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH ranks second in the league and 4th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.1 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Houston forced 30 Memphis turnovers, its most since Feb. 18, 2020 when the team forced 23 against Cincinnati. This season UH has earned 74 steals and is averaging 10.6 steals per game. Houston is 39th in the NCAA in steals per game and second in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, averaging 21.70 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 19th in the NCAA and leads The American in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 153 points this season.
BIG GAME IN THE BIG EASY
Last season junior guard Dymond Gladney lit the Green Wave up with a 29-point scoring effort. She led the Cougars to a 66-60 OT victory in New Orleans.
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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The Cougars are 5-2 overall this season, including a 2-1 mark in American Athletic Conference play.
THE 4-1-1
Houston returns home for an American Athletic Conference matchup with Tulane. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 13.4 points per game. Bria Patterson leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.6 rebounds per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 32 this season.
Houston is averaging 70.7 points per game on 39.3 percent shooting from the field and a 34.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 68.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 39.8 percent and 21.1 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game with 74 steals this season and 30 blocks, forcing 21.71 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE GREEN WAVE
Tulane is in its 27th season under Head Coach Lisa Stockton. The Green Wave is 5-3 this season and 1-2 in conference play. The team most recently defeated Memphis in an 80-44 decision on Jan. 2. Tulane is led in scoring by Jerkaila Jordan who averages 15.6 points per game. Krystal Freeman averages 9.9 rebounds per game to lead the team in the category. Jordan is also the assist leader for Tulane with 26 assists this season. Tulane average 71.6 points per game on 42.5 percent shooting from the field, including a 29.8 percent mark from the the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Wednesday's meeting is the 45th meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series 17-28. Houston has won the last four contests.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up at least six made three's in every game this season. Onyeje leads The American in made three-pointers this season with 17. The Cougars are 41st nationally and lead The American in made three-point field goals per game. This season Houston has 59 made three's and is 53rd nationally in the category.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH ranks second in the league and 4th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.1 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Houston forced 30 Memphis turnovers, its most since Feb. 18, 2020 when the team forced 23 against Cincinnati. This season UH has earned 74 steals and is averaging 10.6 steals per game. Houston is 39th in the NCAA in steals per game and second in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, averaging 21.70 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 19th in the NCAA and leads The American in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 153 points this season.
BIG GAME IN THE BIG EASY
Last season junior guard Dymond Gladney lit the Green Wave up with a 29-point scoring effort. She led the Cougars to a 66-60 OT victory in New Orleans.
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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