Saturday, February 25
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
60
vs
37
Tulsa
Photo by: Joe Buvid
Second Half Blasts Hurricanes
2/25/2023 5:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston outscores Tulsa 42-21 in second half on its way to a 23-point win
HOUSTON – Behind a double-double by graduate Tatyana Hill and a near triple-double by senior Tiara Young, the Houston women's basketball team got revenge for a two-point loss at Tulsa in January by blitzing the Hurricane in the second half on the way to a 60-37 win on Saturday in Fertitta Center.
For Hill, the double-double marks the first back-to-back double-double of her career after scoring 12 points and pulling down a career-high tying 17 rebounds. The Houston-native pulled down 12 of her 17 rebounds in the first half with seven in the first quarter.
Young had an all-around fantastic game, scoring 12 points off the bench with nine rebounds and a career-high tying seven assists.
Houston (12-15, 9-5 American) held Tulsa (16-12, 6-9 American) to just one field goal in the second quarter, a three-pointer with 50 seconds remaining in the half before pouring it on offensively and defensively in the second half, outscoring Tulsa 42-21 in the final 20 minutes.
Tulsa's 37 points marks the third time this season a Houston opponent has scored less than 40 points, all three coming in conference play. Tulsa entered the game with the league's best scoring offense and third-most efficient shooting team, but Houston held the Hurricane to a season-low in points and shooting percentage (.222).
The third quarter was the kindest to the Cougars, who scored 26 points on 9-14 shooting from the field. Junior Laila Blair and seniors Britney Onyeje and Bria Patterson scored six points each in the period. Houston held Tulsa to just one field goal in the fourth quarter as well, a three pointer.
As a team, three Cougars scored in double figures and out-rebounded the Hurricane 53-32. With the win, Houston guarantees a first round bye to the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament March 6-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The top five teams in the regular season standings get a bye to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
UP NEXT
Houston will conclude its regular season on Wednesday against Wichita State at 7 p.m in Fertitta Center. The Cougars will honor five seniors, Hill, Young, Patterson, Onyeje and Ce'Leyah Burrell prior to the start of the game.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
For Hill, the double-double marks the first back-to-back double-double of her career after scoring 12 points and pulling down a career-high tying 17 rebounds. The Houston-native pulled down 12 of her 17 rebounds in the first half with seven in the first quarter.
Young had an all-around fantastic game, scoring 12 points off the bench with nine rebounds and a career-high tying seven assists.
Houston (12-15, 9-5 American) held Tulsa (16-12, 6-9 American) to just one field goal in the second quarter, a three-pointer with 50 seconds remaining in the half before pouring it on offensively and defensively in the second half, outscoring Tulsa 42-21 in the final 20 minutes.
Tulsa's 37 points marks the third time this season a Houston opponent has scored less than 40 points, all three coming in conference play. Tulsa entered the game with the league's best scoring offense and third-most efficient shooting team, but Houston held the Hurricane to a season-low in points and shooting percentage (.222).
The third quarter was the kindest to the Cougars, who scored 26 points on 9-14 shooting from the field. Junior Laila Blair and seniors Britney Onyeje and Bria Patterson scored six points each in the period. Houston held Tulsa to just one field goal in the fourth quarter as well, a three pointer.
As a team, three Cougars scored in double figures and out-rebounded the Hurricane 53-32. With the win, Houston guarantees a first round bye to the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament March 6-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The top five teams in the regular season standings get a bye to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
UP NEXT
Houston will conclude its regular season on Wednesday against Wichita State at 7 p.m in Fertitta Center. The Cougars will honor five seniors, Hill, Young, Patterson, Onyeje and Ce'Leyah Burrell prior to the start of the game.
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.
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