University of Houston Athletics
Saturday, February 20
Cincinnati OH
1 p.m.
University of Houston
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Cincinnati
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Houston Returns to Action at Cincinnati
2/19/2021 9:17:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Cougars face the Bearcats for the first time this season
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team will return to action on Saturday when it travels to Ohio to face Cincinnati.
Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
THE 4-1-1
Houston will head to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats for the first time this season on Saturday. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 10.9 points per game. Tatyana Hill leads UH on the glass, pulling down 5.7 rebounds per game. Dymond Gladney is the assists leader for the Cougars with 54 this season.
Houston is averaging 68.4 points per game on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and a 30.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 62.1 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 38.2 percent and 23.5 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 180 steals this season and 60 blocks, forcing 21.00 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
Cincinnati is in its 3rd season under Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard. The Bearcats are 4-14 this season and 3-10 in conference play. Cincinnati has dropped two of its last three games, most recently falling to USF in a 65-69 decision. UC is led in scoring and rebounding by IImari'I Thomas who averages 22.2 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game. Thomas also leads Cincinnati in assists with 58 this season.
The Bearcats average 59.9 points per game on 39.9 percent shooting from the field, including a 23.7 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Saturday's meeting is the 27th meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series, 21-6.
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 all but three games this season. Houston leads The American and is ranked 85th nationally with 121 made three-pointers this season. Onyeje leads The American in made three-pointers this season with 36.
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 7th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 23.5 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Three times this season UH has forced 30 turnovers by an opponent, This season UH has earned 180 steals and is averaging 10.6 steals per game. Houston is 26th in the NCAA in steals per game and third in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, with a league leading 21.00 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 12th in the NCAA 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 384 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.
--UHCougars.com--
Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
THE 4-1-1
Houston will head to Cincinnati to face the Bearcats for the first time this season on Saturday. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who averages 10.9 points per game. Tatyana Hill leads UH on the glass, pulling down 5.7 rebounds per game. Dymond Gladney is the assists leader for the Cougars with 54 this season.
Houston is averaging 68.4 points per game on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and a 30.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 62.1 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 38.2 percent and 23.5 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 180 steals this season and 60 blocks, forcing 21.00 turnovers per game.
SCOUTING THE BEARCATS
Cincinnati is in its 3rd season under Head Coach Michelle Clark-Heard. The Bearcats are 4-14 this season and 3-10 in conference play. Cincinnati has dropped two of its last three games, most recently falling to USF in a 65-69 decision. UC is led in scoring and rebounding by IImari'I Thomas who averages 22.2 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game. Thomas also leads Cincinnati in assists with 58 this season.
The Bearcats average 59.9 points per game on 39.9 percent shooting from the field, including a 23.7 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Saturday's meeting is the 27th meeting between the two teams. Houston trails the series, 21-6.
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 all but three games this season. Houston leads The American and is ranked 85th nationally with 121 made three-pointers this season. Onyeje leads The American in made three-pointers this season with 36.
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 7th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 23.5 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Three times this season UH has forced 30 turnovers by an opponent, This season UH has earned 180 steals and is averaging 10.6 steals per game. Houston is 26th in the NCAA in steals per game and third in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, with a league leading 21.00 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 12th in the NCAA 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 384 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.
--UHCougars.com--
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