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Cougars Fall 91-42 at No. 1/1 UConn
1/28/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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HOUSTON â€" The Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team fell 91-42 on the road at No. 1/1 UConn on Saturday. Freshman guard Jasmyne Harris led the Cougars with 14 points in the contest.
Houston jumped out to an early 6-4 lead led by four points from junior guard Chyanne Butler, however early foul trouble allowed UConn to go on a run. With two Houston starters on the bench, the Huskies reeled off 13 straight points to take a 17-6 lead into the second quarter.
The Cougars found a spark from freshman guard Jasmyne Harris in the second quarter. The Freeport, Texas, native scored eight of her 14 points in the frame, including five straight on a 3-pointer followed by a steal and a layup the other way. However, UConn was able to extend their lead with 28 points in the paint throughout the first 20 minutes, taking a 43-18 advantage into the half.
UConn's defense would prove to be too much for the Cougars in the second half, holding Houston to just 10 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth. Senior Jacqueline Blake was a bright spot for the Cougars in the second half scoring all 13 of her points in the final 20 minutes, including 12 in the fourth quarter.
THE BASICS
Score: UConn 91, Houston 40
Date: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017
Location: Hartford, Conn. (XL Center)
TURNING POINT
Houston ran into foul trouble for a pair of starters, Serithia Hawkins and Jasmyne Harris, in the first quarter. With the duo out of the game, UConn went on a 21-0 run to pull away early in the contest.
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: Houston had a pair of scorers reach double figures including a team-high 14 from Jasmyne Harris. Jacqueline Blake added 13, scoring all of her points in the second half and 12 in the fourth quarter. Blake also led the team on the glass, pulling down seven rebounds.
UConn: The Huskies finished with four players in double-figures, including a pair that finished with double-doubles. Gabby Williams finished with a game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Napheesa Collier had 12 and 10. Katie Lou Samuelson and Kia Nurse each finished with 16 points.
UP NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Houston has a short turnaround as they return home to face Tulane on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The contest will serve as the return match after the Cougars fell 82-56 to the Green Wave on Jan. 14.
PURCHASE A SHASTA PASS
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office is proud to offer the Shasta Pass for the 2016-17 athletic season. For just $80, Cougar fans can purchase one Shasta Pass, which allows season-long general admission entrance to all Houston Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball home games. Fans can order a Shasta Pass by clicking .
FLOOR SEATS SEASON TICKET PACKAGE
The Houston Athletics Ticket Office also offers a Floor Seats season ticket package. For just $250, fans will have courtside access to all 14 Houston home games in 2016-17. Fans can purchase a season ticket package for Floor Seats by clicking HERE.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets for all 14 games inside Hofheinz Pavilion are on sale now via the Houston Athletics Ticket Office. Prices begin at just $5 for general admission seats and range up to $20 for floor seats. General admission group tickets are offered to parties of 10+ for $3 each. Single-game tickets can be purchased HERE.
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