Saturday, January 20
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
11-7,2-5Big 12
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Photo by: Joe Buvid
Houston Drops Tough Battle Against Oklahoma
1/20/2024 9:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Graduate guard N’Yah Boyd posts 20 points against the Sooners
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program fell to Oklahoma, 71-65, on Saturday evening inside Fertitta Center.
Houston (11-7, 2-5 Big 12) was led by graduate guard N'Yah Boyd with 20 points, going 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. Oklahoma (11-6, 5-1 Big 12) duo senior forward Skylar Vann and junior guard Payton Verhulst kept the Sooners in front, combining for 39 points.
The Sooners got off to a hot start with a 7-0 run to grab the early lead. A pair of three-pointers by graduate forward Bria Patterson and Boyd put the Cougars back on track. An electric steal and score by Houston pulled them within four to end the first quarter.
Junior forward Maliyah Johnson scored on a fastbreak to give Houston their first lead early in the second quarter. Coming off the bench, redshirt senior guard Shalexxus Aaron scored five-straight points to tie the Sooners at 30.
Six different Cougars scored in the third as senior guard Laila Blair led the charge with five points. The Houston defense racked up three steals, converting those steals into seven points.
Boyd dropped eight of her 20 points, including two treys in the final frame, getting the Cougars within three, but ultimately fell short to the Sooners.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for a pair of road matches. The first stop for the Cougars is in Lubbock, Texas, to take on Texas Tech at 6 p.m., Wednesday inside United Supermarkets Arena.
Following Lubbock, Houston heads to Orlando, Fla., to face UCF at 1 p.m., CT Saturday inside Addition Financial Arena.
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 provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
Houston (11-7, 2-5 Big 12) was led by graduate guard N'Yah Boyd with 20 points, going 4-for-8 from beyond the arc. Oklahoma (11-6, 5-1 Big 12) duo senior forward Skylar Vann and junior guard Payton Verhulst kept the Sooners in front, combining for 39 points.
The Sooners got off to a hot start with a 7-0 run to grab the early lead. A pair of three-pointers by graduate forward Bria Patterson and Boyd put the Cougars back on track. An electric steal and score by Houston pulled them within four to end the first quarter.
Junior forward Maliyah Johnson scored on a fastbreak to give Houston their first lead early in the second quarter. Coming off the bench, redshirt senior guard Shalexxus Aaron scored five-straight points to tie the Sooners at 30.
Six different Cougars scored in the third as senior guard Laila Blair led the charge with five points. The Houston defense racked up three steals, converting those steals into seven points.
Boyd dropped eight of her 20 points, including two treys in the final frame, getting the Cougars within three, but ultimately fell short to the Sooners.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for a pair of road matches. The first stop for the Cougars is in Lubbock, Texas, to take on Texas Tech at 6 p.m., Wednesday inside United Supermarkets Arena.
Following Lubbock, Houston heads to Orlando, Fla., to face UCF at 1 p.m., CT Saturday inside Addition Financial Arena.
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 provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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
OU
UH
FG%
.518
.371
3FG%
.400
.348
FT%
.875
.556
RB
42
33
TO
19
13
STL
6
8
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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