Wednesday, November 29
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
4-1,0-0Big 12
45
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70
Middle Tennessee
6-2,0-0CUSA
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Middle Tenn.
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Houston
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Photo by: Joe Buvid
Women's Basketball Falls to Middle Tennessee
11/29/2023 8:54:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars look to bounce back Sunday against Florida A&M
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program dropped its first game of the season against Middle Tennessee, 70-45, inside Fertitta Center on Wednesday evening.
The loss to the Blue Raiders (6-2, 0-0 CUSA) ends the Cougars' (4-1, 0-0 Big 12) undefeated start of the season.
Middle Tennessee connected on 30-of-57 field goal attempts (52.6%) compared to Houston's 17-of-57 (22.8%). The Cougars allowed seven Blue Raider three-pointers and made six of their own.
Houston recorded 14 steals on the night, with senior guard Laila Blair leading the charge with six. The Cougars recorded 21 points off those turnovers.
Both teams battled in the first quarter as graduate guard N'Yah Boyd scored the first four points for Houston. After trailing 10-4, the Cougars went on an 8-0 run to take a 12-10 lead. Houston led at the end of the first quarter as Boyd connected with a jump shot for the 19-18 lead.
Middle Tennessee took over in the second frame, gaining a lead it would never relinquish.
Boyd led the Cougars with 11 points, her fourth game this season in double figures. Blair scored nine points, and graduate guard Britney Onyeje ended the night with seven.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their six-game homestand at 2 p.m. on Sunday, against Florida A&M for The Shasta Express/Teacher Appreciation Day.
Teachers can purchase $2 tickets at the box office with a teacher ID.
TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking here. To purchase 2023-24 season tickets, click here. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
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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.
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The loss to the Blue Raiders (6-2, 0-0 CUSA) ends the Cougars' (4-1, 0-0 Big 12) undefeated start of the season.
Middle Tennessee connected on 30-of-57 field goal attempts (52.6%) compared to Houston's 17-of-57 (22.8%). The Cougars allowed seven Blue Raider three-pointers and made six of their own.
Houston recorded 14 steals on the night, with senior guard Laila Blair leading the charge with six. The Cougars recorded 21 points off those turnovers.
Both teams battled in the first quarter as graduate guard N'Yah Boyd scored the first four points for Houston. After trailing 10-4, the Cougars went on an 8-0 run to take a 12-10 lead. Houston led at the end of the first quarter as Boyd connected with a jump shot for the 19-18 lead.
Middle Tennessee took over in the second frame, gaining a lead it would never relinquish.
Boyd led the Cougars with 11 points, her fourth game this season in double figures. Blair scored nine points, and graduate guard Britney Onyeje ended the night with seven.
UP NEXT
The Cougars wrap up their six-game homestand at 2 p.m. on Sunday, against Florida A&M for The Shasta Express/Teacher Appreciation Day.
Teachers can purchase $2 tickets at the box office with a teacher ID.
TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking here. To purchase 2023-24 season tickets, click here. Fans may click here anytime or call 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 in the Big 12. 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
MTSU
UH
FG%
.526
.298
3FG%
.350
.231
FT%
.375
.500
RB
43
31
TO
20
16
STL
11
14
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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