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Cougars Rout East Carolina 73-62
2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GREENVILLE, N.C. â€" Freshman guard Angela Harris scored 19 points as the Houston Cougar Women's Basketball team picked up a big road win, beating East Carolina 73-62 on Saturday, inside Minges Coliseum.
Houston came out on fire from the start with Jasmyne Harris setting the tone by burying a 3-pointer on the team's first possession. The Cougars would go on to shoot 52.6 (10-of-19) percent from the field in the first quarter including 50.0 (3-of-6) percent from beyond the arc, while protecting the ball and committing just one turnover throughout the first 10 minutes. After a mini-run for ECU put the Pirates on top, Houston answered with a 17-3 run to end the quarter and take a 24-13 lead into the first break.
Houston struggled on offense in the second quarter, scoring just one field goal in the period. After making their first shot of the half, the Cougars finished 0-for-8 down the stretch. However, Houston was able to get to the line six times in the frame and make four to take a 30-22 lead into the half.
The third quarter has been Houston's Achilles heel this season, but the Cougars turned it around on Saturday. Houston outscored the Pirates 20-15 in the frame despite ECU shooting 42.9 percent from the field. It was the Cougars' defense that made the difference in the quarter, holding ECU without a field goal over the last 2:09.
East Carolina gave Houston their best shot in the fourth quarter, but the Pirates were never able to get the lead under 10. The Cougars found their way to the free-throw line 18 times in the final period, making 16 to put the game out of reach, despite making just three shots in the final 10 minutes.
THE BASICS
Score: Houston 73, East Carolina 62
Date: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017
Location: Minges Coliseum (Greenville, N.C.)
TURNING POINT
The Cougars took an 11-point lead into the second quarter, where they struggled to find any offense. The Pirates were able to cut the lead to six in the second, however Houston quickly extend the lead to double-digits early in the third quarter, and never let the difference get below 10 again.
TOP PERFORMERS
Houston: Houston had four players reach double-figures led by 19 points from freshman Angela Harris. Senior Jacqueline Blake set a new career-high with 16 points, while Kierra Graves added 14 points and Jasmyne Harris had 13. Sophomore Serithia Hawkins matched a career-high with 14 rebounds. Jasmyne Harris matched a career-high with five assists to lead the Coogs.
East Carolina: The Pirates had a pair of players reach double-figures, including a game-high from Bre McDonald who finished with 26, and a team-high nine rebounds. Kristen Gaffney also finished with double figures and 17 points.
NEWS AND NOTES
- Houston led the contest for 34:27 and never relinquished the lead after the first quarter.
- The Cougars were able to get out and run in the game, outscoring the Pirates 12-0 on fast-break points.
- Houston dominated the contest on the glass, outrebounding East Carolina 44-29, including 16-12 on the offensive end.
- The Cougars have been battling injuries all season and played just nine student-athletes in the game. Four of Houston's five starters registered over 30 minutes.
UP NEXT FOR THE COUGARS
Houston continues its 2-game road trip when they head east to Orlando to take on UCF. Tipoff against the Knights is scheduled for 6 p.m., CT.
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