University of Houston Athletics
Women's Basketball to host Texas A&M Commerce in Exhibition
11/2/2021 2:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Cougars will take on Texas A&M Commerce on Friday, Nov. 5 at Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – Coming off its third-straight post season appearance, the Houston Women's Basketball program will open its 2021-22 season with a free-admission exhibition game against Texas A&M Commerce on Friday, Nov. 5 at the Fertitta Center.
GAMEDAY DETAILS
The game is free to all fans and students at the Holman Entrance. Parking will be available in Lots 15C and the Stadium Garage for $5.
SCOUTING the LIONS
The Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball team is ranked 10th nationally in the WBCA NCAA Division II Coaches' Poll entering the 2021-22 season.
The Lions have a 42-14 record over the last two seasons and lost just three conference matchups during that span. In the shortened season last spring, the Lions went 14-4 and advanced to the NCAA South Central Regional Semifinal after a 11-2 record in conference play.
POST SEASON PLAY
In the 2020-21 season was the third-straight season the Cougars made a post-season appearance in the NIT. After finishing the regular season with a 15-6 overall record and a third place finish in conference, the Houston women's basketball headed to the NIT finishing with a 1-1 record.
FAMILIAR FACES
The women's basketball team, returns six starting players, including leading score, sophomore Lalia Blair. Other starters suiting up for the Cougars for another season include Dymond Gladney, Brittney Onyeje, Julia Blackshell-Fair and Jazmaine Lewis.
GAMEDAY DETAILS
The game is free to all fans and students at the Holman Entrance. Parking will be available in Lots 15C and the Stadium Garage for $5.
75 YEARS of HOUSTON ATHLETICS
During the 2021-22 season, Houston Athletics will celebrate its 75th anniversary by recognizing its championship tradition, award-winning student-athletes and coaches and memorable moments from its rich history.
As part of this year's celebration, the Fertitta Center will be decorated with the school's 75th anniversary logo.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Houston Athletics recently partnered with Chartwells as its new food service provider at all Athletics venues.
As part of this partnership, fans will enjoy an enhanced gameday guest experience with the addition of new and improved points-of-sale technology, digital menu screens and points-of-sale options throughout the Fertitta Center.
Returning in 2021, sEATz mobile ordering and in-seat wait service along with in-stadium hawkers service will be available to fans providing additional convenient and affordable options while fans cheer on the Coogs.
MERCHANDISE SERVICES
Houston Athletics recently announced its new e-commerce and in-venue retail merchandise partnership with Follett. Follett will provide UH fans of all ages with a large variety of authentic UH gear and products at Houston Women's Basketball games or on-line throughout the year.
Fans will enjoy the benefits of a new UH Team Shop retail store along with additional merchandise kiosk stands and locations throughout the Fertitta Center.
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.
JOIN THE FASTBREAK CLUB
Houston Women's Basketball fans are encouraged to become members of the Fastbreak Club. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Fastbreak Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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.
