Tuesday, March 2
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
15-6,12-5AAC
57
vs
65
Cincinnati
7-15,6-12AAC
1
2
3
4
F
Cincinnati
14
17
14
20
65
Houston
11
15
19
12
57
Photo by: ZUMA Press
-/ RV Houston Falls Short Against Cincinnati
3/2/2021 9:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's basketball saw its seven-game winning streak snapped in a 65-57 loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday at the Fertitta Center.
Laila Blair led the Cougars with 19 points, matching her career high. Blair went 3-of-4 from the charity stripe and had a team-high four assists and four steals. Tatyana Hill had a near double-double, leading the Cougars on the glass with nine rebounds in addition to 11 points
Houston got out to a slow start, as Cincinnati made shots early to take a 10-7 lead at the first media timeout. Strong defensive kept the Cougars close as the held Cincinnati scoreless for over four minutes to trail 10-14 at the end of the first quarter.
UH played its signature style of defense in the second quarter to cut the deficit it was facing. Blair and Hill combined for 13 of the Cougars 15 second quarter points. Hill tied things 20-20, after stealing the ball and converting it into two points. Blair secured three second quarter steals to anchor the Cougars on the defensive end as Houston trailed 26-31 at the half.
The Cougars continued to battle as they chipped away at the Cincinnati lead. Empty possessions plagued UH, by the team still managed to outscore the Bearcats 7-5 before a timeout was called. Houston battled back, not allowing easy baskets from the Bearcats and getting going from long-range. As time winded down the ball was in Blair's hands, she passed to Onyeje for a three-pointer at the buzzer to tie things up 45-45 as both teams headed to the fourth quarter.
Early turnovers plagued the Cougars in the final frame in addition to missed shots. UH shot 27.8 percent from the field in the fourth quarter, to Cincinnati's 55.6 percent, ultimately falling to Cincinnati in its regular-season finale.
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.
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Laila Blair led the Cougars with 19 points, matching her career high. Blair went 3-of-4 from the charity stripe and had a team-high four assists and four steals. Tatyana Hill had a near double-double, leading the Cougars on the glass with nine rebounds in addition to 11 points
Houston got out to a slow start, as Cincinnati made shots early to take a 10-7 lead at the first media timeout. Strong defensive kept the Cougars close as the held Cincinnati scoreless for over four minutes to trail 10-14 at the end of the first quarter.
UH played its signature style of defense in the second quarter to cut the deficit it was facing. Blair and Hill combined for 13 of the Cougars 15 second quarter points. Hill tied things 20-20, after stealing the ball and converting it into two points. Blair secured three second quarter steals to anchor the Cougars on the defensive end as Houston trailed 26-31 at the half.
The Cougars continued to battle as they chipped away at the Cincinnati lead. Empty possessions plagued UH, by the team still managed to outscore the Bearcats 7-5 before a timeout was called. Houston battled back, not allowing easy baskets from the Bearcats and getting going from long-range. As time winded down the ball was in Blair's hands, she passed to Onyeje for a three-pointer at the buzzer to tie things up 45-45 as both teams headed to the fourth quarter.
Early turnovers plagued the Cougars in the final frame in addition to missed shots. UH shot 27.8 percent from the field in the fourth quarter, to Cincinnati's 55.6 percent, ultimately falling to Cincinnati in its regular-season finale.
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
UC
UH
FG%
.478
.310
3FG%
.600
.217
FT%
.833
.667
RB
37
36
TO
24
13
STL
7
13
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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