Saturday, February 26
Houston, Texas
2 P.M.
University of Houston
14-13,7-8AAC
65
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36
SMU
12-12,6-6AAC
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Cougars Crush SMU on Senior Day
2/26/2022 4:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Trio of Cougars contribute double-digit scoring in 65-36 victory
HOUSTON – Three Houston Women's Basketball players finished in double-digit scoring, led by a game-high 17 points from Britney Onyeje as the Cougars cruised a 65-36 victory on senior day Saturday afternoon from Fertitta Center.
Houston (14-13, 7-8 American) has won five of its last seven contests including two straight games. Eryka Sidney added 10 points in her senior sendoff. Tiara Young totaled 13 points and Bria Patterson brought in seven rebounds.
Onyeje, who was among five seniors honored pregame, registered three of Houston's 11 steals alongside two blocks. The Pflugerville, Texas, native also hit a three 3-pointers, leading Houston to its second victory over SMU this month.
SMU's 36 points were the fewest allowed by the Cougars this season. Houston turned 19 SMU (12-12, 6-6 American) turnovers into 25 points. Houston shot 40% from behind the arc (6-of-15) while limiting the Mustangs to single digits in three of four quarters.
UP NEXT
Houston closes its regular season on Wednesday at USF. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network. The American Athletic Conference Championship begins Monday, March 7, in Fort Worth, Texas.
75 YEARS of HOUSTON ATHLETICS. During the 2021-22 season, Houston Athletics will celebrate its 75th anniversary by recognizing its championship tradition, award-winning student-athletes and coaches and memorable moments from its rich history.
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).
Houston (14-13, 7-8 American) has won five of its last seven contests including two straight games. Eryka Sidney added 10 points in her senior sendoff. Tiara Young totaled 13 points and Bria Patterson brought in seven rebounds.
Onyeje, who was among five seniors honored pregame, registered three of Houston's 11 steals alongside two blocks. The Pflugerville, Texas, native also hit a three 3-pointers, leading Houston to its second victory over SMU this month.
SMU's 36 points were the fewest allowed by the Cougars this season. Houston turned 19 SMU (12-12, 6-6 American) turnovers into 25 points. Houston shot 40% from behind the arc (6-of-15) while limiting the Mustangs to single digits in three of four quarters.
UP NEXT
Houston closes its regular season on Wednesday at USF. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network. The American Athletic Conference Championship begins Monday, March 7, in Fort Worth, Texas.
75 YEARS of HOUSTON ATHLETICS. During the 2021-22 season, Houston Athletics will celebrate its 75th anniversary by recognizing its championship tradition, award-winning student-athletes and coaches and memorable moments from its rich history.
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).
Team Stats
SMU
UH
FG%
.264
.387
3FG%
.250
.400
FT%
.417
.688
RB
39
42
TO
19
10
STL
2
11
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
4
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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