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Houston Falls in Season Opener
11/7/2022 8:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Patterson records third-career double-double in season opening loss
LAFAYETTE, La. – The University of Houston women's basketball team fell 55-48 in its season opener Monday at Louisiana in the Cajundome.
Senior Bria Patterson paced Houston (0-1) with her third-career double-double courtesy of 13 points and 10 rebounds with a pair of blocks. Despite finishing with more offensive rebounds (22) than defensive rebounds (21) and out-rebounding the Ragin' Cajuns (1-0) 43-37, the Cougars shot just 23.3 percent from the field.
The Cougars trailed by as many as 19 points in the third quarter before a furious comeback fell short in a final period which saw Houston outscore Louisiana 22-14.
Louisiana went multiple two-minute stretches in the second half without a field goal as Houston utilized diversified ways of scoring to cut the deficit to seven points with 20 seconds remaining.
First half shooting woes put the Cougars in a 15-point hole with 3:30 to go in the second quarter as Houston recorded just 16 percent from the field through that point.
The Cougars' first points came at the 4:02 mark in the first quarter via senior forward Bria Patterson's two free throws. Houston's first field goal came off a jumper by junior guard Laila Blair with 2:51 remaining in the frame.
Back-to-back threes by redshirt senior guard Britney Onyeje and senior De'Myla Brown tied the game at 10-10 before Louisiana finished off the frame on a 6-0 run.
Houston started to hit shots late in the third quarter and to begin the fourth quarter. The Cougars cut the Ragin' Cajuns lead to just 10 points with 7:39 remaining in the game thanks to quick buckets from graduate Tatyana Hill and redshirt senior Tiara Young to open the fourth. A free throw by Blair a few minutes later made it 41-31.
Hill made it an eight-point game with 5:21 to go with an up-and-under layup for her second field goal of the period forcing Louisiana to call timeout.
UP NEXT
Houston will head back on the road this weekend to face New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. The Cougars won the 2021 meeting 89-60 in Houston but will be seeking their first win at New Mexico in program history.
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Senior Bria Patterson paced Houston (0-1) with her third-career double-double courtesy of 13 points and 10 rebounds with a pair of blocks. Despite finishing with more offensive rebounds (22) than defensive rebounds (21) and out-rebounding the Ragin' Cajuns (1-0) 43-37, the Cougars shot just 23.3 percent from the field.
The Cougars trailed by as many as 19 points in the third quarter before a furious comeback fell short in a final period which saw Houston outscore Louisiana 22-14.
Louisiana went multiple two-minute stretches in the second half without a field goal as Houston utilized diversified ways of scoring to cut the deficit to seven points with 20 seconds remaining.
First half shooting woes put the Cougars in a 15-point hole with 3:30 to go in the second quarter as Houston recorded just 16 percent from the field through that point.
The Cougars' first points came at the 4:02 mark in the first quarter via senior forward Bria Patterson's two free throws. Houston's first field goal came off a jumper by junior guard Laila Blair with 2:51 remaining in the frame.
Back-to-back threes by redshirt senior guard Britney Onyeje and senior De'Myla Brown tied the game at 10-10 before Louisiana finished off the frame on a 6-0 run.
Houston started to hit shots late in the third quarter and to begin the fourth quarter. The Cougars cut the Ragin' Cajuns lead to just 10 points with 7:39 remaining in the game thanks to quick buckets from graduate Tatyana Hill and redshirt senior Tiara Young to open the fourth. A free throw by Blair a few minutes later made it 41-31.
Hill made it an eight-point game with 5:21 to go with an up-and-under layup for her second field goal of the period forcing Louisiana to call timeout.
UP NEXT
Houston will head back on the road this weekend to face New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. The Cougars won the 2021 meeting 89-60 in Houston but will be seeking their first win at New Mexico in program history.
TICKETS ON SALE
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking here. To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, click here. Fans may click here anytime or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
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Team Stats
HOU
LA
FG%
.233
.354
3FG%
.190
.250
FT%
.762
.667
RB
43
37
TO
22
19
STL
9
10
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
13
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
7
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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