Tuesday, March 9
Fort Worth, Texas
9 p.m.
University of Houston
16-6,12-5AAC
73
vs
63
ECU
8-14,6-10AAC
1
2
3
4
F
East Carolina
13
18
14
18
63
Houston
19
19
18
17
73
Team Effort Propels Cougars to Win Over ECU
3/10/2021 12:09:00 AM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The University of Houston women's basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Championships on Tuesday night behind a 73-63 win over sixth-seed ECU.
Houston will take on No. 2 UCF in the semifinals of The American Championships at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Four Cougars finished out the game in double-figures behind a 19-point effort from Laila Blair. Bria Patterson paced Houston on the boards with nine rebounds and 14 points, just shy of a double-double. Miya Crump had a stellar night with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and a career-high six steals. Jazmaine Lewis recorded 12 points and six rebounds, as Britney Onyeje posted 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Cougars led from start to finish in a match-up between two of the best defensive teams in The American. Both teams shot 36 percent from the field, but second chance opportunities gave UH the edge as the Cougars outscored ECU 16-12 in the category. UH played aggressive for 40 minutes, earning trips to the free throw line and going 22-of-29 from the charity stripe. Of the Cougars 22 field goals, 14 of them were assisted.
Defensively, Crump paced the Cougars with a career-high six steals. Houston was strong as the rim with a season-high 10 blocked shots, outrebounding ECU 48-39.
This marks the first time since the 2016-17 season the UH has advanced to the semifinals of The American Championships.
2021 AIR FORCE RESERVE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Single-session tickets to the 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships are now on sale
The American's women's basketball championships will be contested at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The women's basketball championship will run March 8-11 and Cougar fans are encouraged to buy tickets now 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.
--UHCougars.com--
Houston will take on No. 2 UCF in the semifinals of The American Championships at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Four Cougars finished out the game in double-figures behind a 19-point effort from Laila Blair. Bria Patterson paced Houston on the boards with nine rebounds and 14 points, just shy of a double-double. Miya Crump had a stellar night with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and a career-high six steals. Jazmaine Lewis recorded 12 points and six rebounds, as Britney Onyeje posted 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Cougars led from start to finish in a match-up between two of the best defensive teams in The American. Both teams shot 36 percent from the field, but second chance opportunities gave UH the edge as the Cougars outscored ECU 16-12 in the category. UH played aggressive for 40 minutes, earning trips to the free throw line and going 22-of-29 from the charity stripe. Of the Cougars 22 field goals, 14 of them were assisted.
Defensively, Crump paced the Cougars with a career-high six steals. Houston was strong as the rim with a season-high 10 blocked shots, outrebounding ECU 48-39.
This marks the first time since the 2016-17 season the UH has advanced to the semifinals of The American Championships.
2021 AIR FORCE RESERVE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Single-session tickets to the 2021 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships are now on sale
The American's women's basketball championships will be contested at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The women's basketball championship will run March 8-11 and Cougar fans are encouraged to buy tickets now 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.
--UHCougars.com--
Team Stats
ECU
UH
FG%
.362
.361
3FG%
.000
.318
FT%
.684
.759
RB
39
48
TO
18
23
STL
14
9
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
G
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's BasketballF
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballF
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