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Photo by: John Knope
Young's Career Day Not Enough
1/21/2023 4:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston blocks 11 shots, Tiara Young drops career-high 24 points in loss
DALLAS – Despite a career-high 24 points from senior Tiara Young and the team blocking the second most shots school history with 11 total blocks, the University of Houston women's basketball team lost to SMU on Saturday in Moody Coliseum, 53-50.
The first half belonged to Young, who scored 13 points over the first two quarters of play. The senior guard scored 10 points in the first quarter and at one point scored eight-straight points for the Cougars (6-13, 3-3 American). The three-point loss marks the third-straight game Houston has played a game decided by five points or less, the first time since 2013 such streak has occurred.
A steal on an SMU (13-6, 4-3 American) inbounds play with 4.0 seconds left provided Houston with a game-tying three-point attempt by senior Bria Patterson, but the shot at the buzzer rattled in and out.
Six blocks in the first half helped Houston record the second-most blocks in a game with 11 blocks. Graduate Tatyana Hill had three blocks, redshirt senior Britney Onyeje, junior Laila Blair and Young each had two blocks.
SMU used a 7-0 run over the first three minutes of the second half to take a 31-30 lead. The Mustangs extrapolated on their lead, outscoring the Cougars 22-13 on 50 percent from the field.
Houston came roaring back in the fourth quarter to tie the scoring at 46-46 with 8:02 remaining and once again had a shot under seven seconds to tie the game but Blair's three-point attempt missed the mark.
UP NEXT
Houston will stay on the road with a 6 p.m. CT date at Cincinnati on Wednesday. The game marks the only regular season matchup between the two teams this season.
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The first half belonged to Young, who scored 13 points over the first two quarters of play. The senior guard scored 10 points in the first quarter and at one point scored eight-straight points for the Cougars (6-13, 3-3 American). The three-point loss marks the third-straight game Houston has played a game decided by five points or less, the first time since 2013 such streak has occurred.
A steal on an SMU (13-6, 4-3 American) inbounds play with 4.0 seconds left provided Houston with a game-tying three-point attempt by senior Bria Patterson, but the shot at the buzzer rattled in and out.
Six blocks in the first half helped Houston record the second-most blocks in a game with 11 blocks. Graduate Tatyana Hill had three blocks, redshirt senior Britney Onyeje, junior Laila Blair and Young each had two blocks.
SMU used a 7-0 run over the first three minutes of the second half to take a 31-30 lead. The Mustangs extrapolated on their lead, outscoring the Cougars 22-13 on 50 percent from the field.
Houston came roaring back in the fourth quarter to tie the scoring at 46-46 with 8:02 remaining and once again had a shot under seven seconds to tie the game but Blair's three-point attempt missed the mark.
UP NEXT
Houston will stay on the road with a 6 p.m. CT date at Cincinnati on Wednesday. The game marks the only regular season matchup between the two teams this season.
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
UH
SMU
FG%
.317
.316
3FG%
.111
.125
FT%
.714
.727
RB
35
47
TO
16
22
STL
13
5
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
8
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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