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University of Houston Athletics
Blair Named Player of the Week
2/6/2023 2:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Guard earns first weekly award of the year
HOUSTON – After leading the Houston women's basketball team with 25 points and five three-pointers in the Cougars' 65-60 win over Temple on Saturday, junior guard Laila Blair was named American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
The award is the first of the season for the Houston native and second of her career. Blair is the first Cougar to win Player of the Week this season. The junior has been named to the conference Honor Roll twice this season.
Blair has now scored 20 points in five different games with her 25-points the second-most points in her career.
The Cougars have now won three conference games in a row for the second time this season and are tied for second in the conference at 6-3 with Tulsa.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the Sunshine state to face conference leaders South Florida on ESPN2 on Sunday with tip-off set for 1 p.m. CT.
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The award is the first of the season for the Houston native and second of her career. Blair is the first Cougar to win Player of the Week this season. The junior has been named to the conference Honor Roll twice this season.
Blair has now scored 20 points in five different games with her 25-points the second-most points in her career.
The Cougars have now won three conference games in a row for the second time this season and are tied for second in the conference at 6-3 with Tulsa.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the Sunshine state to face conference leaders South Florida on ESPN2 on Sunday with tip-off set for 1 p.m. CT.
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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