Saturday, February 27
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
15-5,12-4AAC
67
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49
USF
14-2,11-1AAC
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F
South Fla.
6
12
15
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Houston
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Houston Stuns #13 USF in Fertitta Center
2/27/2021 4:32:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars take 67-49 win in first win over ranked opponent since 2010 season
HOUSTON - University of Houston freshman guard Laila Blair scored 15 points with three steals to lead the Cougars to a 67-49 win over No. 13 USF inside Fertitta Center on Saturday afternoon.
The Cougars (15-5, 12-4 American Athletic Conference) jumped out to a 29-18 lead by halftime and never looked back in taking their first victory over a top-25 opponent since a 79-70 win over No. 21 Nebraska on Dec. 18, 2010. It also was the highest-ranked opponent the Cougars have knocked off since a 76-71 victory over No. 13 TCU on Feb. 27, 2004.
Collecting its seventh straight win, Houston connected on 46.7 percent from behind the arc while limiting the Bulls to only 19.0 percent (4-of-21). The Bulls entered the game with only one loss during the season and were undefeated in The American play.
Houston forced 24 USF turnovers and converted them into 26 points. The Bulls had averaged only 12.5 giveaways per game entering Saturday's contest.
Junior guard Dymond Gladney totaled 11 points with a pair of assists, while guard Britney Onyeje nearly finished with a double-double with eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
USF guard Elena Tsineke led all players with 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting. She was the only Bull to reach double digits.
With the loss, USF fell to 14-2 overall and 12-1 in The American play.
UP NEXT
Houston closes out the regular season when it meets American Athletic Conference rival Cincinnati at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2 inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for that game as the Cougars recognize guards Julia Blackshell-Fair and Eryka Sidney in pregame Senior Night ceremonies. Game tickets are available by clicking here.
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.
The Cougars (15-5, 12-4 American Athletic Conference) jumped out to a 29-18 lead by halftime and never looked back in taking their first victory over a top-25 opponent since a 79-70 win over No. 21 Nebraska on Dec. 18, 2010. It also was the highest-ranked opponent the Cougars have knocked off since a 76-71 victory over No. 13 TCU on Feb. 27, 2004.
Collecting its seventh straight win, Houston connected on 46.7 percent from behind the arc while limiting the Bulls to only 19.0 percent (4-of-21). The Bulls entered the game with only one loss during the season and were undefeated in The American play.
Houston forced 24 USF turnovers and converted them into 26 points. The Bulls had averaged only 12.5 giveaways per game entering Saturday's contest.
Junior guard Dymond Gladney totaled 11 points with a pair of assists, while guard Britney Onyeje nearly finished with a double-double with eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
USF guard Elena Tsineke led all players with 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting. She was the only Bull to reach double digits.
With the loss, USF fell to 14-2 overall and 12-1 in The American play.
UP NEXT
Houston closes out the regular season when it meets American Athletic Conference rival Cincinnati at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 2 inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for that game as the Cougars recognize guards Julia Blackshell-Fair and Eryka Sidney in pregame Senior Night ceremonies. Game tickets are available by clicking here.
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.
Team Stats
USF
UH
FG%
.367
.400
3FG%
.190
.467
FT%
.529
.667
RB
33
41
TO
24
18
STL
8
11
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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