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Hot Start Not Enough at Kansas State
12/4/2022 3:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston scores season-best 20 points in first quarter in loss at Wildcats
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The University of Houston women's basketball team fell 73-59 at Kansas State on Sunday inside Bramlage Coliseum.
Houston (1-7) started furiously, making its first three shots of the game and first six of seven shots to open the contest. The hot start, on the back of a 52.9 percent shooting percentage from the field and the most first quarter points in a game this season, gave Houston a 20-17 lead through one quarter of play.
Junior Laila Blair led Houston with 16 points, her seventh-straight game in double-digits, and second time leading the team in scoring this season.
Even though the Cougars made more shots from the field than the Wildcats, 24-21, Kansas State (8-1) shot more than double the amount of free throw attempts as Houston in the game, 31-13, and made more than double as well, 26-7. The Wildcats also outscored the Cougars in the second quarter, 23-9, to take an 11-point lead at the half, 40-29.
The Wildcats' length held the Cougars to a sub-20 percentage from the field in the second and third quarters as they opened up a 55-37 lead through three periods.
Houston outscored the Wildcats 22-18 in the fourth quarter thanks to a 47.7 shooting percentage, but the Kansas State lead was too large to overcome.
The 73-59 loss is the first double-digit loss for the Cougars this season, showing the competitiveness of each game for Houston.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will return home to Houston for a pair of games in the city. The Cougars will host UMBC on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Fertitta Center before making the quick trip to Rice for a midday game on Saturday at 2 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+. Fans can also listen 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.
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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.
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Houston (1-7) started furiously, making its first three shots of the game and first six of seven shots to open the contest. The hot start, on the back of a 52.9 percent shooting percentage from the field and the most first quarter points in a game this season, gave Houston a 20-17 lead through one quarter of play.
Junior Laila Blair led Houston with 16 points, her seventh-straight game in double-digits, and second time leading the team in scoring this season.
Even though the Cougars made more shots from the field than the Wildcats, 24-21, Kansas State (8-1) shot more than double the amount of free throw attempts as Houston in the game, 31-13, and made more than double as well, 26-7. The Wildcats also outscored the Cougars in the second quarter, 23-9, to take an 11-point lead at the half, 40-29.
The Wildcats' length held the Cougars to a sub-20 percentage from the field in the second and third quarters as they opened up a 55-37 lead through three periods.
Houston outscored the Wildcats 22-18 in the fourth quarter thanks to a 47.7 shooting percentage, but the Kansas State lead was too large to overcome.
The 73-59 loss is the first double-digit loss for the Cougars this season, showing the competitiveness of each game for Houston.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will return home to Houston for a pair of games in the city. The Cougars will host UMBC on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Fertitta Center before making the quick trip to Rice for a midday game on Saturday at 2 p.m. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+. Fans can also listen 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
KState
FG%
.358
.404
3FG%
.250
.238
FT%
.538
.839
RB
40
38
TO
18
15
STL
8
8
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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