
Rabid Comeback Falls Short
12/14/2022 8:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston outscores Middle Tennessee 19-6 in the fourth quarter during defeat
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The University of Houston women's basketball team held Middle Tennessee scoreless over 7:33 of the fourth quarter, not allowing the Blue Raiders to score until the 6.8 second mark and outscored the hosts 19-6 in the final frame, but the Cougars' furious comeback fell short in the Murphy Center 68-61 on Wednesday.
Houston (2-9) shot the ball extremely well in the first quarter, connecting on 53.8 percent of its shots and then went 2-for-3 from beyond the arc in the second quarter, but a 7-2 free throw difference in the first half helped Middle Tennessee (7-2) take a 37-30 lead into the locker rooms.
The Blue Raiders showed off their shooting efficiency in the second and third quarters, shooting 48.1 percent from the field in the two frames. The hosts shot 16 free throws in the third quarter, making 11 of them.
Houston shot a season-best 37.5 percent from three-point range but was unable to keep the Blue Raiders off the charity stripe, where the home team scored 22 points.
Playing through foul trouble, redshirt senior Britney Onyeje scored 10 points. Junior Laila Blair scored seven of her 10 first half points in the first quarter. Blair finished the game with 12 points.
Houston's fourth quarter comeback efforts were led by seniors De'Myla Brown (seven points) and Bria Patterson (six points), who accounted for 13 of Houston's 19 points in the fourth quarter.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center to begin a three-game homestand, the longest stretch of home matchups this season. Houston will play an 11 a.m. game against UTSA on Monday, concluding its three-consecutive game stretch against Conference USA opponents. The Cougars will then play Washington State on Dec. 21 at 12:30 p.m. before opening American Athletic Conference play against SMU on Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. All three games can be streamed on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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Houston (2-9) shot the ball extremely well in the first quarter, connecting on 53.8 percent of its shots and then went 2-for-3 from beyond the arc in the second quarter, but a 7-2 free throw difference in the first half helped Middle Tennessee (7-2) take a 37-30 lead into the locker rooms.
The Blue Raiders showed off their shooting efficiency in the second and third quarters, shooting 48.1 percent from the field in the two frames. The hosts shot 16 free throws in the third quarter, making 11 of them.
Houston shot a season-best 37.5 percent from three-point range but was unable to keep the Blue Raiders off the charity stripe, where the home team scored 22 points.
Playing through foul trouble, redshirt senior Britney Onyeje scored 10 points. Junior Laila Blair scored seven of her 10 first half points in the first quarter. Blair finished the game with 12 points.
Houston's fourth quarter comeback efforts were led by seniors De'Myla Brown (seven points) and Bria Patterson (six points), who accounted for 13 of Houston's 19 points in the fourth quarter.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to Fertitta Center to begin a three-game homestand, the longest stretch of home matchups this season. Houston will play an 11 a.m. game against UTSA on Monday, concluding its three-consecutive game stretch against Conference USA opponents. The Cougars will then play Washington State on Dec. 21 at 12:30 p.m. before opening American Athletic Conference play against SMU on Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. All three games can be streamed on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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.
Team Stats
UH
MTSU
FG%
.393
.400
3FG%
.375
.333
FT%
.786
.786
RB
27
40
TO
15
19
STL
12
8
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