University of Houston Athletics
Women's Basketball opens regular season Tuesday
11/8/2021 1:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston hosts Howard for season opener at 3 p.m. on Nov. 9
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Houston (0-0) vs. Howard (0-0)
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Tipoff: 3 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas
Fertitta Center
Free T-Shirts for the first 100 students
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV/Streaming: ESPN+
RADIO: WBB Radio
Live Stats
TICKETING and PARKING
Fans can by single game tickets HERE and season tickets HERE. Parking will be avaliable for $10 at the Stadium Garage and will enter the Fertitta Center at the Holman Entrance. The arena will be cleared between the women's and the men's games. If fans wish to attend the men's game at 7 p.m. they will have to buy a separate ticket.
SCOUTING the BISON
The Howard University women's basketball team was picked to finish first in the 2021-22 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Preseason Poll, while the trio of Anzhane' Hutton, Kaiya Creek, and Iyanna Warren was named the All-MEAC team.
In 2020-21, the Bison finished 15-4 overall and 10-2 in conference play taking home the Northern Division Title. Howard fell in the finals of the MEAC Basketball Tournament.
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.
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.
