Women's basketball rolls past Louisiana 63-51 on Sunday afternoon

Sunday, December 12

Houston, Texas

2 P.M.

University of Houston

5-5,0-0AAC

Louisiana

6-2,0-0Sun Belt

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Louisiana	14	15	8	14	51
Houston	18	8	16	21	63

Women's basketball rolls past Louisiana 63-51 on Sunday afternoon

12/12/2021 5:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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The Cougars remain undefeated in the Feritta Center after win over Louisiana

HOUSTON - The women's basketball team continued its undefeated season in the Fertitta Center with a 63-51 win over Louisiana on Sunday afternoon.

Britney Onyeje led all scorers with 16 points adding three rebounds and three steals. Tatyana Hill posted 10 rebounds to go with three assists and three blocks while Bria Patterson boasted seven rebounds, three assists and three steals.

First Quarter
Bria Patterson got the Cougars (5-5, 0-0) off to a good start with a 3-pointer to open the game. Houston then secured a 5-0 run to get up to an early lead of 8-2. Louisiana closed the gap but the Cougars were able to hold onto the lead at 18-14 to end the quarter.

Second Quarter
In the second quarter, the Rajin' Cajuns found their momentum putting up six unanswered points as the Cougars managed eight points. Louisiana took its first lead of the game going into halftime at 29-26.

Third Quarter
Houston found its rhythm in the third quarter going on a 10-0 run including a trey from Onyeje and back-to-back 3-pointers from Blair. The Cougars finished the quarter ahead 42-37.

Fourth Quarter
Two free-throws from Fatou Diagne opened the fourth quarter and Houston maintained its lead all through the quarter. Houston closed out its scoring with another 10-0 run including 3-pointers from Dymond Gladney and Onyeje before securing the win 63-51.

UP NEXT
The Cougars hit the road to take on Florida State in Tallahassee on Thursday, Dec. 16. The game will be broadcast on ACCNX with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

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