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Photo by: Mario Terrana
Women's Basketball Falls Short Against TCU
2/24/2024 9:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Senior guard Laila Blair leads team in scoring with 14 points
FORT WORTH, Texas – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program dropped a hard-fought road game, 59-49, against TCU at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on Saturday evening.
Houston (13-14, 4-12 Big 12) held an early 7-3 lead thanks to a 3-pointer from junior Maliyah Johnson and five steals. TCU (18-9, 5-11 Big 12) responded, scoring the next nine points to close the quarter.
The Cougars' first field goal of the second period came as senior forward Kamryn Jones connected on a three-point play with three and a half minutes left to play in the first half. Senior guard N'Yah Boyd scored five-straight points, including a 3-pointer, to draw Houston within 12 to close the second quarter.
After the Horned Frogs scored the first two points out of the break, the Cougars responded with four-straight layups to put the deficit back to 12. Senior guard Britney Onyeje knocked down four free throws to hold the deficit heading into the final frame.
Senior guard Laila Blair scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter. Blair and Boyd sparked a 7-0 run to bring the Cougars within seven, their smallest deficit of the night.
In the second half, the Cougars outscored the Horned Frogs, 32-26, including 20 points in the final frame, but it would not be enough to secure the season sweep over TCU.
UP NEXT
Houston heads to Provo, Utah, to face BYU at 8 p.m., CT Wednesday, before closing out regular season action at 7 p.m., Saturday against UCF for Senior Night where it will honor its eight seniors, Shalexxus Aaron, Laila Blair, N'Yah Boyd, Amari Conn, Kamryn Jones, Britney Onyeje, Bria Patterson and Ash'a Thompson, in a special pregame ceremony.
The Cougars await final seeding arrangements for the Big 12 Championship in Kansas City, Mo., which begins Thursday, March 7.
TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking 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 – 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 (13-14, 4-12 Big 12) held an early 7-3 lead thanks to a 3-pointer from junior Maliyah Johnson and five steals. TCU (18-9, 5-11 Big 12) responded, scoring the next nine points to close the quarter.
The Cougars' first field goal of the second period came as senior forward Kamryn Jones connected on a three-point play with three and a half minutes left to play in the first half. Senior guard N'Yah Boyd scored five-straight points, including a 3-pointer, to draw Houston within 12 to close the second quarter.
After the Horned Frogs scored the first two points out of the break, the Cougars responded with four-straight layups to put the deficit back to 12. Senior guard Britney Onyeje knocked down four free throws to hold the deficit heading into the final frame.
Senior guard Laila Blair scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter. Blair and Boyd sparked a 7-0 run to bring the Cougars within seven, their smallest deficit of the night.
In the second half, the Cougars outscored the Horned Frogs, 32-26, including 20 points in the final frame, but it would not be enough to secure the season sweep over TCU.
UP NEXT
Houston heads to Provo, Utah, to face BYU at 8 p.m., CT Wednesday, before closing out regular season action at 7 p.m., Saturday against UCF for Senior Night where it will honor its eight seniors, Shalexxus Aaron, Laila Blair, N'Yah Boyd, Amari Conn, Kamryn Jones, Britney Onyeje, Bria Patterson and Ash'a Thompson, in a special pregame ceremony.
The Cougars await final seeding arrangements for the Big 12 Championship in Kansas City, Mo., which begins Thursday, March 7.
TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking 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 – 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
UH
TCU
FG%
.267
.404
3FG%
.222
.261
FT%
.722
.789
RB
26
49
TO
7
21
STL
13
4
Game Leaders
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Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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