Thursday, December 14
San Antonio, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
8-1,0-0Big 12
66
at
64
UTSA
5-4,0-0AAC
1
2
3
4
F
Houston
18
29
9
10
66
UTSA
8
19
20
17
64
Cougars Take Road Win at UTSA
12/14/2023 9:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston earns second road win; continues road swing at Washington State
SAN ANTONIO – Free throws were the name of the game as the University of Houston Women's Basketball program prevailed with a 66-64 victory against UTSA at the Convocation Center on Thursday evening.
Houston (8-1, 0-0 Big 12) went 17-of-20 from the charity stripe, including 10 points in the final two quarters against UTSA (5-4, 0-0 AAC). Senior guard Laila Blair and graduate guard Laila Blair led the team with 14 points each.
The Cougars posted an 8-0 to begin the game, spearheaded by four points by senior forward Kamryn Jones. After a bucket by UTSA, Houston recorded a 10-2 run to end the first quarter.
Boyd took over in the second quarter, scoring 11 of her 14 points. The Cougars went on a 12-1 run heading into the locker room and forced 17 Roadrunner turnovers for 19 points in the first half. — does that make sense
As the Roadrunners attempted to make a comeback bid in the second half, the Cougars shot 83.3% from the free-throw line to secure their second road victory this season.
NOTES
The Cougars will close out their non-conference road slate with a trip to Pullman, Wash., to face rv Washington State at 4 p.m. CT, Sunday.
Houston then will return to Fertitta Center as it welcomes Rice at 1 p.m., Wednesday for its final non-conference game of the season.
Following the conclusion of non-conference action, the Cougars will open Big 12 Conference play as they face Texas Tech on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m., inside Fertitta Center.
TICKETS
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing season tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, giving to Houston Rise, and by joining the Fast Break Club which provided support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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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Houston (8-1, 0-0 Big 12) went 17-of-20 from the charity stripe, including 10 points in the final two quarters against UTSA (5-4, 0-0 AAC). Senior guard Laila Blair and graduate guard Laila Blair led the team with 14 points each.
The Cougars posted an 8-0 to begin the game, spearheaded by four points by senior forward Kamryn Jones. After a bucket by UTSA, Houston recorded a 10-2 run to end the first quarter.
Boyd took over in the second quarter, scoring 11 of her 14 points. The Cougars went on a 12-1 run heading into the locker room and forced 17 Roadrunner turnovers for 19 points in the first half. — does that make sense
As the Roadrunners attempted to make a comeback bid in the second half, the Cougars shot 83.3% from the free-throw line to secure their second road victory this season.
NOTES
- Houston has held its opponents to single-digit points in at least one quarter in three straight games and six total games this season.
- The Cougars recorded a season-low nine turnovers against the Roadrunners.
- Houston recorded 13 steals against UTSA for nine straight games with 10+ steals.
- Blair recorded her seventh game this season in double figures.
- Boyd recorded her sixth game this season in double figures.
The Cougars will close out their non-conference road slate with a trip to Pullman, Wash., to face rv Washington State at 4 p.m. CT, Sunday.
Houston then will return to Fertitta Center as it welcomes Rice at 1 p.m., Wednesday for its final non-conference game of the season.
Following the conclusion of non-conference action, the Cougars will open Big 12 Conference play as they face Texas Tech on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m., inside Fertitta Center.
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 YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing season tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, giving to Houston Rise, and by joining the Fast Break Club which provided support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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
UTSA
FG%
.361
.419
3FG%
.250
.357
FT%
.850
.700
RB
33
47
TO
9
19
STL
13
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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