Wednesday, December 21
Houston, Texas
12:30 p.m.
University of Houston
3-10,0-0AAC
63
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70
Washington State
10-2,0-1Pac-12
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Washington St.
12
16
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24
70
Houston
17
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63
Photo by: Erik Williams
Washington State Holds Off Houston
12/21/2022 4:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Duo post season highs in scoring, Blair scores 20 points for second-straight game
HOUSTON – The University of Houston women's basketball team closed out its non-conference slate on Wednesday against Washington State, losing 70-63 in Fertitta Center.
The Cougars (3-10) sparked a comeback bid nearing the late third quarter but fell short as Washington State (10-2, 0-1 Pac-12) managed to hold on to its lead in the fourth quarter to reach double-digit wins on the season.
Junior Laila Blair and redshirt senior Britney Onyeje each recorded season-highs in points with 21 and 15, respectively. Graduate Tatyana Hill posted a team-leading six rebounds on the day, marking her 11th game with five or more rebounds. Junior Kamryn Jones tied her career-high in assists with three.
Blair has now scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, the third time this season the guard has posted 20-plus points, and Onyeje tied her career-high with five three pointers in the game.
Houston jumped out to a hot start in the first quarter, sparking an 8-0 run to end the quarter up 17-12, with junior guard Laila Blair posting nine points in the period.
Washington State took the lead in the second quarter holding Houston to four points in the second quarter.
Houston responded late in the third quarter with a string of runs including a 7-0 run before closing out the quarter with an 8-0 run, cutting the deficit to just seven points heading into the fourth.
Houston trailed by as little as three points in the fourth quarter but came up short as time expired.
UP NEXT
The Cougars conclude their three-game home stand with their American Athletic Conference home opener Dec. 30 against in-state conference rival SMU at 7 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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The Cougars (3-10) sparked a comeback bid nearing the late third quarter but fell short as Washington State (10-2, 0-1 Pac-12) managed to hold on to its lead in the fourth quarter to reach double-digit wins on the season.
Junior Laila Blair and redshirt senior Britney Onyeje each recorded season-highs in points with 21 and 15, respectively. Graduate Tatyana Hill posted a team-leading six rebounds on the day, marking her 11th game with five or more rebounds. Junior Kamryn Jones tied her career-high in assists with three.
Blair has now scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games, the third time this season the guard has posted 20-plus points, and Onyeje tied her career-high with five three pointers in the game.
Houston jumped out to a hot start in the first quarter, sparking an 8-0 run to end the quarter up 17-12, with junior guard Laila Blair posting nine points in the period.
Washington State took the lead in the second quarter holding Houston to four points in the second quarter.
Houston responded late in the third quarter with a string of runs including a 7-0 run before closing out the quarter with an 8-0 run, cutting the deficit to just seven points heading into the fourth.
Houston trailed by as little as three points in the fourth quarter but came up short as time expired.
UP NEXT
The Cougars conclude their three-game home stand with their American Athletic Conference home opener Dec. 30 against in-state conference rival SMU at 7 p.m. The game can be seen 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
WSU
UH
FG%
.451
.375
3FG%
.211
.368
FT%
.833
.824
RB
36
29
TO
19
20
STL
8
8
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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