University of Houston Athletics
Wednesday, March 10
Fort Worth, Texas
7:30 p.m.
University of Houston
16-7,12-5AAC
39
vs
61
UCF
16-3,12-2AAC
1
2
3
4
F
Houston
8
7
13
11
39
UCF
14
22
11
14
61
Houston Falls Short Against No. 2 UCF
3/10/2021 10:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The University of Houston women's basketball team fell short in a 61-39 loss to No. 2 UCF in the semifinals the 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Championships.
Laila Blair led the Cougars in scoring with 11 points as Britney Onyeje posted a team-high six rebounds.
Houston couldn't get shots to fall, shooting 26.4 from the field, including 12.5 percent from behind the three-point line. After scoring the first bucket of the game, an 8-0 run from UCF gave the Knights the lead and the Cougars were not able to get it back.
The deficit the Cougars faced only widened in the second quarter when they were outscored 22-7 in the frame. Blair and Patterson paced UH in the third quarter as the squad turned things up on both ends. The duo combined for 12 of the UH's 13 third quarter points, as Houston outscored UCF 13-11. Defensively, Houston held UCF scoreless for over five minutes before both teams headed into the final ten minutes of play.
Aggressive play down the stretch would not be enough as the Cougars offensive struggles continued in the fourth quarter, closing out the game with four field goals.
Houston will now look towards Selection Monday when the field of 64 is announced for the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Houston holds a 16-7 record, including a 12-4 mark in conference play. Houston sits at 51 in the NET rankings with marquee wins over Oklahoma, Auburn, SFA and USF.
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.
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Laila Blair led the Cougars in scoring with 11 points as Britney Onyeje posted a team-high six rebounds.
Houston couldn't get shots to fall, shooting 26.4 from the field, including 12.5 percent from behind the three-point line. After scoring the first bucket of the game, an 8-0 run from UCF gave the Knights the lead and the Cougars were not able to get it back.
The deficit the Cougars faced only widened in the second quarter when they were outscored 22-7 in the frame. Blair and Patterson paced UH in the third quarter as the squad turned things up on both ends. The duo combined for 12 of the UH's 13 third quarter points, as Houston outscored UCF 13-11. Defensively, Houston held UCF scoreless for over five minutes before both teams headed into the final ten minutes of play.
Aggressive play down the stretch would not be enough as the Cougars offensive struggles continued in the fourth quarter, closing out the game with four field goals.
Houston will now look towards Selection Monday when the field of 64 is announced for the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Houston holds a 16-7 record, including a 12-4 mark in conference play. Houston sits at 51 in the NET rankings with marquee wins over Oklahoma, Auburn, SFA and USF.
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
UCF
FG%
.264
.438
3FG%
.125
.385
FT%
.600
.636
RB
26
45
TO
16
23
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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