Wednesday, February 24
Wichita, KS
6 p.m.
University of Houston
14-5,11-4AAC
77
at
65
Wichita State
4-11,1-9AAC
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2
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F
Houston
25
9
20
23
77
Wichita St.
19
14
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16
65
Team Effort Extends Houston Win Streak
2/24/2021 8:29:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Five Cougars record double-digit scoring efforts led by Miya Crump
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball (14-5, 11-4 American) team won its sixth straight game with the help of a five double-figures scoring efforts, knocking off Wichita State (4-11, 1-9 American) in a 77-65 decision on Wednesday evening.
Houston was led in scoring by Miya Crump with 16 points. Laila Blair added 15 points, as Britney Onye added 13 of her own. Dymond Gladney poured in 12 points, as Tatyana Hill rounded out the double-digit scorers for Houston with 11 points.
The win is the Cougars sixth straight road win, matching the third-longest road winning streak in program history. Houston closes out the regular-season with an 8-3 road record, its best since the 2010-11 season. Houston has earned four regular-season series sweeps this season. The 11 wins is the most by the Cougars since joining The American.
Both teams got out to fast starts, but hot three-point shooting from Onyeje would give UH a 14-11 advantage by the time the first media timeout rolled around. Wichita State held the Cougars scoreless for over two minutes before a 6-0 run, highlighted by three-point plays from Hill and Gladney along with a pair of steals from Blair gave UH a 20-17 lead. Houston held things down on the defensive end to take a 25-19 lead at the break.
Wichita State climbed back within two, but not without a strong defensive effort from the Cougars. UH forced three straight WSU turnovers, but struggled to score early in the second frame. Both teams battled back-and-forth, but lay-ups from Jazmaine Lewis and Crump kept the Cougars ahead at the second media intermission. Wichita State took a brief lead after holding UH scoreless for over two minutes, but Cougar freshman Blair remained aggressive earning trips to the charity stripe and winning one-on-one battles. Houston went into the halftime break with a 34-33 lead behind scoring from seven different Cougars.
Gladney paced the Cougar offense out the break, hitting a lay-up and her second three-pointer of the day to keep UH in front. Fouls kept the Shockers in the game, as Wichita State made several trips to the free throw line hitting 6-of-8 from the charity stripe before the media timeout. Back-to-back possessions capped off with made baskets out of the huddle forced Wichita State to call a timeout. Wichita State took a one-point lead following empty Cougar possessions. Blair again came through as the quarter winded down, hitting a three-pointer at the buzzer to give UH a 54-49 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.
WSU got within two behind strong play at the rim, forcing a Cougar timeout early in the fourth frame. Houston kept it composure makes shots when they needed to, led by Blair's aggressiveness on the offensive end. WSU kept things close with the help of fouls calls going against the Cougars. Houston made plays on both ends down the stretch to earn its sixth consecutive road win and sixth straight win overall.
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Houston was led in scoring by Miya Crump with 16 points. Laila Blair added 15 points, as Britney Onye added 13 of her own. Dymond Gladney poured in 12 points, as Tatyana Hill rounded out the double-digit scorers for Houston with 11 points.
The win is the Cougars sixth straight road win, matching the third-longest road winning streak in program history. Houston closes out the regular-season with an 8-3 road record, its best since the 2010-11 season. Houston has earned four regular-season series sweeps this season. The 11 wins is the most by the Cougars since joining The American.
Both teams got out to fast starts, but hot three-point shooting from Onyeje would give UH a 14-11 advantage by the time the first media timeout rolled around. Wichita State held the Cougars scoreless for over two minutes before a 6-0 run, highlighted by three-point plays from Hill and Gladney along with a pair of steals from Blair gave UH a 20-17 lead. Houston held things down on the defensive end to take a 25-19 lead at the break.
Wichita State climbed back within two, but not without a strong defensive effort from the Cougars. UH forced three straight WSU turnovers, but struggled to score early in the second frame. Both teams battled back-and-forth, but lay-ups from Jazmaine Lewis and Crump kept the Cougars ahead at the second media intermission. Wichita State took a brief lead after holding UH scoreless for over two minutes, but Cougar freshman Blair remained aggressive earning trips to the charity stripe and winning one-on-one battles. Houston went into the halftime break with a 34-33 lead behind scoring from seven different Cougars.
Gladney paced the Cougar offense out the break, hitting a lay-up and her second three-pointer of the day to keep UH in front. Fouls kept the Shockers in the game, as Wichita State made several trips to the free throw line hitting 6-of-8 from the charity stripe before the media timeout. Back-to-back possessions capped off with made baskets out of the huddle forced Wichita State to call a timeout. Wichita State took a one-point lead following empty Cougar possessions. Blair again came through as the quarter winded down, hitting a three-pointer at the buzzer to give UH a 54-49 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.
WSU got within two behind strong play at the rim, forcing a Cougar timeout early in the fourth frame. Houston kept it composure makes shots when they needed to, led by Blair's aggressiveness on the offensive end. WSU kept things close with the help of fouls calls going against the Cougars. Houston made plays on both ends down the stretch to earn its sixth consecutive road win and sixth straight win overall.
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.
--UHCougars.com--
Team Stats
UH
WSU
FG%
.369
.344
3FG%
.259
.118
FT%
.759
.840
RB
40
42
TO
12
16
STL
11
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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