Monday, March 22
Fort Worth, Texas
4 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Arizona State
Photo by: ZUMA Press
Houston Primed for Meeting with Arizona State
3/21/2021 4:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set to face Sun Devils for first time in program history
HOUSTON – The University of Houston women's basketball team is set for a trip to the Consolation Final in the Fort Worth Region of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. UH will face Arizona State on Monday at 4 p.m.
The game will be streamed via FloHoops.
THE 4-1-1
The Cougars are set for a trip to the Consolation Final in the Fort Worth Region of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. UH will face Arizona State on Monday at 4 p.m.
Two Cougars are averaging over 10 points per game as both Miya Crump and Laila Blair lead UH with 10.5 points per game. Tatyana Hill leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.0 rebounds per game. Blair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 67 this season.
Houston is averaging 67.2 points per game on 62.3 percent shooting from the field and a 30.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 62.3 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 38.6 percent and 24.7 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game with 256 steals this season and 100 blocks, forcing 20.90 turnovers per game.
WHERE THEY RANK
Houston is currently 59th in the NET rankings which is the third highest in The American. The Cougar received two votes in the Week 15 USA Today Coaches Poll and one in the Week 16 poll.
TALL ORDER COMPLETE
With its win against then-No. 13 USF the Cougars snapped a 29-game losing streak to ranked opponents. The Cougars defeated their first ranked opponent since 2010-11 and their first opponent ranked 13th or higher since 2003-04.
BALANCED ATTACK
Seven Cougars are averaging 6.0 or more points per game this season.
SCOUTING THE SUN DEVILS
Arizona State is in its 24th season under Head Coach Charli Turner Thorne. The Sun Devils are 12-11 this season and 6-9 in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils have won one of their last three games.
Taya Hanson leads ASU in points with 12.8 points per game. Maggie Besselink leads Arizona State with 5.8 rebounds per game as Jaddan Simmons paced the program with 63 assists this season. The Sun Devils average 54.3 points per game on 33.1 percent shooting from the field, including a 26.8 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Monday's meeting is the first meeting between the two teams.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up at least five made three's in all but four games this season. Houston is second in The American and is ranked 93rd nationally with 167 made three-pointers this season.
Houston hit a season-high 13 three-pointers against San Francisco, matching the second most in a single game in program history. The Cougars 167 made three's is the sixth most by the team in a single season.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH leads the league and 2nd nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 24.7 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Three times this season UH has forced 30 turnovers by an opponent, This season UH has earned 244 steals and is averaging 10.8 steals per game. Houston is 20th in the NCAA in steals per game and second in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, second in the league with 20.95 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 11th in the NCAA in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 475 points this season.
AWARDS SZN
Miya Crump capped off the 2020-21 regular season with All-Conference Third Team honors, as Laila Blair earned a spot on the 2020-21 All-Freshman team.
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--
The game will be streamed via FloHoops.
THE 4-1-1
The Cougars are set for a trip to the Consolation Final in the Fort Worth Region of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. UH will face Arizona State on Monday at 4 p.m.
Two Cougars are averaging over 10 points per game as both Miya Crump and Laila Blair lead UH with 10.5 points per game. Tatyana Hill leads UH on the glass, pulling down 6.0 rebounds per game. Blair is the assists leader for the Cougars with 67 this season.
Houston is averaging 67.2 points per game on 62.3 percent shooting from the field and a 30.0 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 62.3 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 38.6 percent and 24.7 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game with 256 steals this season and 100 blocks, forcing 20.90 turnovers per game.
WHERE THEY RANK
Houston is currently 59th in the NET rankings which is the third highest in The American. The Cougar received two votes in the Week 15 USA Today Coaches Poll and one in the Week 16 poll.
TALL ORDER COMPLETE
With its win against then-No. 13 USF the Cougars snapped a 29-game losing streak to ranked opponents. The Cougars defeated their first ranked opponent since 2010-11 and their first opponent ranked 13th or higher since 2003-04.
BALANCED ATTACK
Seven Cougars are averaging 6.0 or more points per game this season.
SCOUTING THE SUN DEVILS
Arizona State is in its 24th season under Head Coach Charli Turner Thorne. The Sun Devils are 12-11 this season and 6-9 in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils have won one of their last three games.
Taya Hanson leads ASU in points with 12.8 points per game. Maggie Besselink leads Arizona State with 5.8 rebounds per game as Jaddan Simmons paced the program with 63 assists this season. The Sun Devils average 54.3 points per game on 33.1 percent shooting from the field, including a 26.8 percent mark from the three-point line.
THE SERIES
Monday's meeting is the first meeting between the two teams.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up at least five made three's in all but four games this season. Houston is second in The American and is ranked 93rd nationally with 167 made three-pointers this season.
Houston hit a season-high 13 three-pointers against San Francisco, matching the second most in a single game in program history. The Cougars 167 made three's is the sixth most by the team in a single season.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH leads the league and 2nd nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 24.7 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Three times this season UH has forced 30 turnovers by an opponent, This season UH has earned 244 steals and is averaging 10.8 steals per game. Houston is 20th in the NCAA in steals per game and second in the league. When it comes to forcing turnovers, Houston is one of the best, second in the league with 20.95 forced turnovers per game the Cougars are 11th in the NCAA in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 475 points this season.
AWARDS SZN
Miya Crump capped off the 2020-21 regular season with All-Conference Third Team honors, as Laila Blair earned a spot on the 2020-21 All-Freshman team.
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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