Saturday, January 4
Houston, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
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69
Arizona State
Women’s Basketball Edged by Arizona State in Saturday Loss
1/4/2025 9:13:00 PM | Women's Basketball
McFarland records double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds against Sun Devils
HOUSTON – A double-double by fifth-year forward Peyton McFarland and a career-high 10 assists by graduate guard Ashley Chevalier wasn't enough as the University of Houston Women's Basketball program fell 69-60 against Arizona State inside Fertitta Center on Saturday afternoon.
Houston (4-10, 0-3 Big 12) had three players score in double figures with McFarland leading the pack with 18 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. This marked her first double-double with the Cougars and third of her career. Redshirt sophomore guard Gigi Cooke scored 13 points and sophomore guard Summer Bostock tied her career-high 11 points.
Arizona State (8-7, 2-1 Big 12) was led in scoring by graduate guard Tyi Skinner's 18 points, followed by sophomore guard Jyah Lovett's 16 points. Graduate center Nevaeh Parkinson recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Both teams kept the first frame very close with Houston taking a one-point lead at the end of the quarter with a jumper from graduate guard Eylia Love. Arizona State posted a 6-0 run to lead as many as three, but Houston answered back each time.
The Sun Devils started the second quarter on a 6-0 run to take a 22-17 lead. Houston went on a 9-0 spurt to jump back in front at the media timeout. The two teams traded blows, but a 3-pointer at the buzzer from Skinner gave Arizona State a 36-35 lead at the half.
Houston struggled to shoot the ball in the third quarter, going over six minutes without a field goal and were outscored 22-9.
The Cougars ended its scoring drought as Chevalier knocked down a 3-pointer to open a 12-4 run to trim the deficit to six, but Arizona State responded and sealed its first victory over Houston.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will face BYU on the road at 8 p.m. CT, Wednesday at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, and will head up the road to Salt Lake City to take on Utah inside the Huntsman Center on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m., CT.
Houston returns to Fertitta Center as it hosts Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., for its annual red out game. Fans in attendance will receive a red rally towel while supplies last.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing single game 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 X 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 (4-10, 0-3 Big 12) had three players score in double figures with McFarland leading the pack with 18 points and a career-high 13 rebounds. This marked her first double-double with the Cougars and third of her career. Redshirt sophomore guard Gigi Cooke scored 13 points and sophomore guard Summer Bostock tied her career-high 11 points.
Arizona State (8-7, 2-1 Big 12) was led in scoring by graduate guard Tyi Skinner's 18 points, followed by sophomore guard Jyah Lovett's 16 points. Graduate center Nevaeh Parkinson recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Both teams kept the first frame very close with Houston taking a one-point lead at the end of the quarter with a jumper from graduate guard Eylia Love. Arizona State posted a 6-0 run to lead as many as three, but Houston answered back each time.
The Sun Devils started the second quarter on a 6-0 run to take a 22-17 lead. Houston went on a 9-0 spurt to jump back in front at the media timeout. The two teams traded blows, but a 3-pointer at the buzzer from Skinner gave Arizona State a 36-35 lead at the half.
Houston struggled to shoot the ball in the third quarter, going over six minutes without a field goal and were outscored 22-9.
The Cougars ended its scoring drought as Chevalier knocked down a 3-pointer to open a 12-4 run to trim the deficit to six, but Arizona State responded and sealed its first victory over Houston.
UP NEXT
The Cougars will face BYU on the road at 8 p.m. CT, Wednesday at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, and will head up the road to Salt Lake City to take on Utah inside the Huntsman Center on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m., CT.
Houston returns to Fertitta Center as it hosts Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., for its annual red out game. Fans in attendance will receive a red rally towel while supplies last.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing single game 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 X 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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