Wednesday, January 3
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
38
at
72
Kansas State
Women’s Basketball Falls at #11/12 Kansas State
1/3/2024 9:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston continues action at 2:30 p.m., Saturday at #6/9 Baylor
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program was overpowered by #11/12 Kansas State, 72-38, at Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday evening.
In her eighth-straight game scoring in double figures, senior guard Laila Blair led Houston (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) with 17 points while Kansas State's (14-1, 2-0 Big 12) senior center Ayoka Lee posted a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds.
What started as an early back-and-forth battle in the first half escaped from the Cougars' grasp as the Wildcats opened the third quarter on a 20-1 run. Houston was held to 14 points in the second half.
The Cougars opened the game on a 5-0 run as Blair started the night with a 3-pointer, followed by a layup. Houston's defense held Kansas State scoreless until the 6:33 mark as senior guard Gabby Gregory ended the drought with a three-pointer. The Cougars finished the first quarter tied at 13.
Kansas State quickly started things off in the second quarter with an 8-0 run while Blair ended the Wildcats' hot start with a 3-pointer to reach double figures. After both teams exchanged points, Kansas State entered the locker room with a five-point lead.
Despite only trailing by two points early in the third quarter, Lee added 11 of her 27 points in the third frame run to push Kansas State to a double-digit lead that it would never relinquish.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road swing in Waco, Texas, to battle #6/9 Baylor at 2:30 p.m., Saturday at Foster Pavilion.
The Cougars will return to the friendly confines of Fertitta Center for a two-game homestand as they take on BYU at 7 p.m., Wednesday for First Responders Day, followed by 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13 matchup against #23 TCU.
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.
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.
In her eighth-straight game scoring in double figures, senior guard Laila Blair led Houston (9-4, 0-2 Big 12) with 17 points while Kansas State's (14-1, 2-0 Big 12) senior center Ayoka Lee posted a double-double with 27 points and 11 rebounds.
What started as an early back-and-forth battle in the first half escaped from the Cougars' grasp as the Wildcats opened the third quarter on a 20-1 run. Houston was held to 14 points in the second half.
The Cougars opened the game on a 5-0 run as Blair started the night with a 3-pointer, followed by a layup. Houston's defense held Kansas State scoreless until the 6:33 mark as senior guard Gabby Gregory ended the drought with a three-pointer. The Cougars finished the first quarter tied at 13.
Kansas State quickly started things off in the second quarter with an 8-0 run while Blair ended the Wildcats' hot start with a 3-pointer to reach double figures. After both teams exchanged points, Kansas State entered the locker room with a five-point lead.
Despite only trailing by two points early in the third quarter, Lee added 11 of her 27 points in the third frame run to push Kansas State to a double-digit lead that it would never relinquish.
UP NEXT
Houston continues its road swing in Waco, Texas, to battle #6/9 Baylor at 2:30 p.m., Saturday at Foster Pavilion.
The Cougars will return to the friendly confines of Fertitta Center for a two-game homestand as they take on BYU at 7 p.m., Wednesday for First Responders Day, followed by 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13 matchup against #23 TCU.
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.
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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