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Photo by: Rebecca Warren
Trio Lead Cougars to First Road Win
1/5/2023 8:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston outlasts Tulane in first conference road game
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Houston women's basketball team won its first road game of the season and moved to 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play for the third-straight year by beating Tulane 59-56 on Thursday in Fogelman Arena.
The Cougars (5-10, 2-0 American) were led by Louisiana-native senior Tiara Young's 19 points and nine rebounds, who scored 11 of her points in the second quarter. Graduate Tatyana Hill and redshirt senior Britney Onyeje each chipped in 14 points with Hill bringing down nine rebounds as well.
Tulane (10-5, 0-2 American) outscored Houston in the first and fourth quarters, but a 19-10 advantage for the Cougars in the second quarter gave the visitors enough wiggle room to hold on late in the game when the Green Wave turned up the intensity.
The Cougars limited the Green Wave's ability to share the basketball, holding the hosts to just 12 assists after entering the game averaging 17.5 per game. Houston also tied its season-high with seven blocks, recording six in the first half.
In the first quarter, Hill scored a game-high six points and started the game making her first five shots. The Houston-native finished the game 7-for-9 and helped the Cougars shoot 40.4 percent for the game; the second-straight game Houston has shot 40-plus percent from the field.
Despite not scoring a field goal over the final 3:39, the Cougars were able to make seven free throws in the final frame to hold the Green Wave back.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home to the Lone Star State to take on fellow future Big 12 Conference opponent UCF on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Fertitta Center. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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The Cougars (5-10, 2-0 American) were led by Louisiana-native senior Tiara Young's 19 points and nine rebounds, who scored 11 of her points in the second quarter. Graduate Tatyana Hill and redshirt senior Britney Onyeje each chipped in 14 points with Hill bringing down nine rebounds as well.
Tulane (10-5, 0-2 American) outscored Houston in the first and fourth quarters, but a 19-10 advantage for the Cougars in the second quarter gave the visitors enough wiggle room to hold on late in the game when the Green Wave turned up the intensity.
The Cougars limited the Green Wave's ability to share the basketball, holding the hosts to just 12 assists after entering the game averaging 17.5 per game. Houston also tied its season-high with seven blocks, recording six in the first half.
In the first quarter, Hill scored a game-high six points and started the game making her first five shots. The Houston-native finished the game 7-for-9 and helped the Cougars shoot 40.4 percent for the game; the second-straight game Houston has shot 40-plus percent from the field.
Despite not scoring a field goal over the final 3:39, the Cougars were able to make seven free throws in the final frame to hold the Green Wave back.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home to the Lone Star State to take on fellow future Big 12 Conference opponent UCF on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Fertitta Center. 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
UH
Tulane
FG%
.404
.368
3FG%
.286
.261
FT%
.684
.571
RB
32
35
TO
26
24
STL
15
14
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
14
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
14
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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