Tuesday, January 30
Houston, Texas
7 p.m.
University of Houston
54
vs
46
Cincinnati
Women’s Basketball Collects Win Over Cincinnati
1/30/2024 9:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars pick up first win over the Bearcats at home in 20 years
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program captured a 54-46 win over Cincinnati inside Fertitta Center on Tuesday evening. This marked Houston's first win over Cincinnati at home in 20 years.
Houston's (12-9, 3-7 Big 12) defense came to play as they converted 23 Cincinnati (10-10, 2-7 Big 12) turnovers into 23 points. The Cougars recorded eight blocks, including a season-high four blocks for senior forward Peyton McFarland.
Three Cougars scored in double figures, including senior guard Laila Blair with 15, graduate guard N'Yah Boyd with 11 and senior forward Kamryn Jones with 10. Blair has scored in double figures in 19 of her 21 games this season.
Boyd was the first to put points on the scoreboard with a field goal igniting a 6-0 run for Houston. Fighting through the Cougars' defense, the Bearcats closed the gap and tied the game at 11 at the end of the first quarter.
Houston recorded five team blocks in the second quarter and went on a 5-0 run, ending the first half with the Cougars leading 26-24.
The Cougars finished strong as Boyd scored five points to open the fourth quarter, extending Houston's lead to eight. Jones knocked down two jumpers during the final minutes to put the game out of Cincinnati's grasp.
NOTES
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to host #13/15 Baylor at 2 p.m., Sunday for its BLACKOUT game.
The Cougars then travel to Lawrence, Kan. to face the Jayhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. inside Allen Fieldhouse.
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 provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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Houston's (12-9, 3-7 Big 12) defense came to play as they converted 23 Cincinnati (10-10, 2-7 Big 12) turnovers into 23 points. The Cougars recorded eight blocks, including a season-high four blocks for senior forward Peyton McFarland.
Three Cougars scored in double figures, including senior guard Laila Blair with 15, graduate guard N'Yah Boyd with 11 and senior forward Kamryn Jones with 10. Blair has scored in double figures in 19 of her 21 games this season.
Boyd was the first to put points on the scoreboard with a field goal igniting a 6-0 run for Houston. Fighting through the Cougars' defense, the Bearcats closed the gap and tied the game at 11 at the end of the first quarter.
Houston recorded five team blocks in the second quarter and went on a 5-0 run, ending the first half with the Cougars leading 26-24.
The Cougars finished strong as Boyd scored five points to open the fourth quarter, extending Houston's lead to eight. Jones knocked down two jumpers during the final minutes to put the game out of Cincinnati's grasp.
NOTES
- Blair has scored in double figures in 18 of the 21 games she's played this season.
- McFarland recorded a season-high four blocks.
- Cougars pick up their first win over the Bearcats at home in 20 years.
Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to host #13/15 Baylor at 2 p.m., Sunday for its BLACKOUT game.
The Cougars then travel to Lawrence, Kan. to face the Jayhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. inside Allen Fieldhouse.
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.
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