University of Houston Athletics
University of Houston
6-18, 1-12
Memphis
12-12, 6-7
Cougars Edged by Memphis, 64-58
2/11/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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| Postgame Quotes
HOUSTON - The University of Houston women's basketball team used a 13-0 first half run to hang with Memphis throughout the game, but in the end the Tigers came away with a 64-58 victory on Wednesday at Hofheinz Pavilion.
"I'm extremely proud of (my team), win or lose," said Houston Head Coach Ronald Hughey. "I always put my arm around them to rally them and make them the best person they can be. That's going to lead to wins."
Hofheinz was buzzing on Wednesday night as the Cougars celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day. It was also Coogs for the Cure Night, as Cougar fans had the opportunity to give generously to the fight against cancer.
"It's invaluable that you have women and girls be the best (people) they can be each and every day," said Hughey about the theme of the night. "Empowering them to do that is something that we really live for every day."
 | THE BASICS |
Score: Memphis 64, Houston 58
Records: Houston 6-18 (1-12 American), Memphis 12-12 (6-7 American)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015
Location: Houston, Texas (Hofheinz Pavilion)
| TURNING POINT |
Houston stayed within striking distance for the duration of the game but was unable to draw even in the second half. A 10-2 Cougar run cut their deficit to 56-53 with 4:01 remaining, but Hughey's club would get no closer.
| TOP PERFORMERS |
Houston: Marche' Amerson led the Cougars with 17 points on 8-for-16 shooting. Tyler Gilbert scored 13 points and pulled in six rebounds, while Jessieka Palmer added 10 points.
Memphis: Mooriah Rowser played all 40 minutes for the Tigers and scored 24 points. Ariel Hearn chipped in 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
| INSIDE THE BOX SCORE |
- Memphis shot an even 50.0 percent (23-for-46), while Houston shot 42.0 percent (21-for-50).
- The Tigers were efficient from 3-point territory, converting 5-of-8 (62.5 percent), while Houston was 2-for-13 (15.4 percent).
- The visitors knocked down both of their 3-point attempts in the second half.
- Bianca Winslow continued her good run of form with nine points and a team-high five assists in a career-best 39 minutes of court time.
- The Cougars out-muscled Memphis around the basket, scoring 26 points in the paint to the road team's 16.
- Houston shot over 80 percent from the free throw line for the fifth time this season, finishing 14-for-17 (82.4 percent).
- Down 25-12 with 7:40 left in the first half, the Cougars knotted the game by scoring the next 13 points. Gilbert scored six points during the spurt, and Alecia Smith tied it at 25-all with two free throws at the 3:28 mark.
- Thanks to their late run, Houston trailed by just four points at halftime, with the score 35-31. Gilbert and Amerson led Houston with eight points each.
| NEWS & NOTES |
- Amerson has scored in double-figures in four straight games and is averaging 14.3 points per game over that stretch.
- Gilbert blocked two shots to reach a pair of historical markers on Wednesday. She now has 54 blocks for the season and 73 for her career. Those numbers rank eighth and ninth respectively in the Houston record books.
- Winslow is leading Houston with 3.3 assists per game since joining the starting five on Jan. 21.
- Memphis is now 16-13 all-time against the Cougars.
| UP NEXT FOR THE COUGARS |
Houston opens a two-game road trip on Saturday against Temple. Game time in Philadelphia is scheduled for 4 pm CT, and live video coverage is available on the American Digital Network.
The Cougars close their road swing against No. 2/1 UConn on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The 6 pm CT game will be televised by SNY and broadcast around the world by ESPN3.
| BE THE COOGS' MOST DEDICATED FAN AT "H" DAY |
The Cougars return home on Saturday, Feb. 21 to host SMU as part of the "H" Day celebration. Houston fans can purchase a $50 all-inclusive ticket which includes entry to the "H" Association BBQ dinner, Houston Women's Basketball vs. SMU at 2 p.m., Houston Softball vs. New Mexico at 3 p.m. and Texas A&M Corpus Christi at 5:30 p.m., Houston Baseball vs. Alabama at 6:30 p.m. and Houston Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati at 8:30 p.m. UH supporters looking to attend the BBQ only can purchase a BBQ ticket for $15. | TICKETS
Fans who attend all four events have a chance to be named the Coogs' Most Dedicated Fan. Houston fans can pick up their Dedicated Coog card at the Women's Basketball game at Hofheinz Pavilion and pick up their first of four hole-punches. Fans who enter the venue of each sporting event and show their Dedicated Coog card will receive a hole-punch from the Houston Athletics Marketing Department.
Receive a fourth punch and turn in a completed card at Hofheinz at the Men's Basketball game and fans will receive a special edition Coogs' Most Dedicated Fan t-shirt and be entered into the Coogs' Most Dedicated Fan grand prize consisting of batting practice for two with Houston Baseball, throwing out the first pitch at the March 22 Houston Softball game vs. USF, a suite for 20 at the March 1 Houston Men's Basketball game vs. USF, serve as the honorary head coach for the March 2 Houston Women's Basketball game vs. Temple and receive two field passes for the Houston Football Spring Game on April 18.
| STAY CONNECTED |
Fans can receive daily information and in-game updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter. Fans can also catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at facebook.com/UHCougarWBB .
| STUDENTS - CHEERS ON YOUR COUGARS! |
All UH main campus students are admitted FREE to regular season women's basketball home games with a valid student ID.
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