Saturday, January 9
Tampa, FL
6 p.m.
University of Houston
at
USF
Photo by: Wilf Thorne/Wilf Thorne Photography
Houston Heads to Tampa to Face 18/19 USF
1/8/2021 2:39:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game was originally scheduled for Dec. 19
HOUSTON – The Houston Women's Basketball team returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 9 against 18/19 USF at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla.
Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+
THE 4-1-1
Houston heads back to the Sunshine State for an American Athletic Conference matchup with 18/19 USF. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 12.7 points per game. Bria Patterson leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.5 rebounds per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 35 this season.
Houston is averaging 69.6 points per game on 39.2 percent shooting from the field and a 31.9 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 69.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 40.5 percent and 21.8 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 81 steals this season and 37 blocks, forcing 20.75 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
USF is in its 21st season under Head Coach Jose Fernandez. The Bulls are 8-1 this season and 5-0 in conference play. The team is on a seven-game winning streak, most recently defeating Wichita State in a 66-48 decision.
USF is led in scoring by Elena Tsineke who averages 12.0 points per game. Bethy Mununga averages 11.7 rebounds per game to lead the team in the category. Elisa Pinzan is the assist leader for USF with 58 assists this season. USF averages 70.7 points per game on 38.8 percent shooting from the field, including a 31.6 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Saturday's meeting is the 23rd meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series 6-17.
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 20. The Cougars are 65th nationally and second in The American in made three-point field goals. This season Houston has 65 made three's this season as Eryka Sidney leads the conference in three-point field goals percentage.
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 8th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.8 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 10.1 steals per game. Houston is 57th 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 20.75 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 35th in the NCAA and second in 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 178 points this season.
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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Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+
THE 4-1-1
Houston heads back to the Sunshine State for an American Athletic Conference matchup with 18/19 USF. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 12.7 points per game. Bria Patterson leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.5 rebounds per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 35 this season.
Houston is averaging 69.6 points per game on 39.2 percent shooting from the field and a 31.9 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 69.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 40.5 percent and 21.8 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 81 steals this season and 37 blocks, forcing 20.75 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE BULLS
USF is in its 21st season under Head Coach Jose Fernandez. The Bulls are 8-1 this season and 5-0 in conference play. The team is on a seven-game winning streak, most recently defeating Wichita State in a 66-48 decision.
USF is led in scoring by Elena Tsineke who averages 12.0 points per game. Bethy Mununga averages 11.7 rebounds per game to lead the team in the category. Elisa Pinzan is the assist leader for USF with 58 assists this season. USF averages 70.7 points per game on 38.8 percent shooting from the field, including a 31.6 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Saturday's meeting is the 23rd meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series 6-17.
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 20. The Cougars are 65th nationally and second in The American in made three-point field goals. This season Houston has 65 made three's this season as Eryka Sidney leads the conference in three-point field goals percentage.
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 8th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.8 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 10.1 steals per game. Houston is 57th 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 20.75 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 35th in the NCAA and second in 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 178 points this season.
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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