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Houston Comes Up Short Against #6/9 Baylor
1/6/2024 4:30:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Senior guard Laila Blair leads Cougars for second-straight game
WACO, Texas – Senior guard Laila Blair posted 17 points and four rebounds in the University of Houston Women's Basketball's, 87-58 loss against #6/9 Baylor inside Foster Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.
With the win against Houston (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), Baylor (14-0, 3-0 Big 12) reached its second-best start in program history and are the only undefeated team in the Big 12.
Blair led the Cougars in scoring in back-to-back games with 17 points, her ninth-straight game in double figures. The Houston native hit three of the Cougars' seven 3-pointers against the Bears.
Baylor dominated Houston from the start, opening up a 28-14 lead after the first quarter. The Cougars kept it close in the second quarter, as Blair and junior forward Maliyah Johnson posted five points each.
The Bears made 11 of 13 shots in the third quarter to push their lead to 74-44. After trailing by as many as 35 late in the fourth, Houston went on a 7-1 run to trim Baylor's lead down to 29 points.
UP NEXT
The Cougars 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 a 2 p.m., Saturday, matchup against #23 TCU.
Fans 12 and under can enjoy a postgame meet and greet with select players following the game against 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.
With the win against Houston (9-5, 0-3 Big 12), Baylor (14-0, 3-0 Big 12) reached its second-best start in program history and are the only undefeated team in the Big 12.
Blair led the Cougars in scoring in back-to-back games with 17 points, her ninth-straight game in double figures. The Houston native hit three of the Cougars' seven 3-pointers against the Bears.
Baylor dominated Houston from the start, opening up a 28-14 lead after the first quarter. The Cougars kept it close in the second quarter, as Blair and junior forward Maliyah Johnson posted five points each.
The Bears made 11 of 13 shots in the third quarter to push their lead to 74-44. After trailing by as many as 35 late in the fourth, Houston went on a 7-1 run to trim Baylor's lead down to 29 points.
UP NEXT
The Cougars 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 a 2 p.m., Saturday, matchup against #23 TCU.
Fans 12 and under can enjoy a postgame meet and greet with select players following the game against 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
Baylor
FG%
.355
.571
3FG%
.269
.421
FT%
.467
.833
RB
28
42
TO
14
16
STL
9
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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