University of Houston Athletics
Friday, December 11
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Stephen F. Austin
Houston Primed for Meeting with Stephen F. Austin
12/10/2020 2:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars set for second game of three-game home stand
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball team is set to square off with Stephen F. Austin on Friday evening at the Fertitta Center. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
THE 4-1-1
Houston stays home in the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center for its second game of a three-game homestand. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who average 16.7 points per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair leads UH on the glass and in assists, pulling down 7.0 rebounds per game and tallying up 17 assists this season.
Houston is averaging 78.0 points per game on 40.2 percent shooting from the field and a 30.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 78.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 40.2 percent and 21.2 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game ranked 84th nationally in steals (27) and 57th in turnovers forced (19.67).
SCOUTING THE LADYJACKS
SFA is in its sixth season under Head Coach Mark Kellogg. The LadyJacks are 5-1 this season, most recently defeated UT-Arlington in a 79-57 decision.
SFA is led in scoring and rebounding by Zya Nugent with 14.5 points per game. Avery Brittingham leads the team with and 6.8 rebounds per contest. Stephanie Visscher paces the LadyJacks with 21 assists this season. SFA averages 75.0 points per game on 48.1 percent shooting from the field, including a 32.6 percent mark from the field.
THE SERIES
Sunday's meeting is the 24th meeting between the two teams. SFA leads the series 4-20. This will be the first time the two squads have met since 1993.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up 10 made three's in two of its three games this season. Onyeje ranks first in The American and eighth nationally in made three-pointers this season.
BALL CONTROL
The Cougars recorded 100 possessions against OU, committed just 12 turnovers. The UH guards rank among the best in the nation in assist-turnover ratio at 1.07, which is 72nd nationally.
The team ranked 89th nationally and second in the league in turnovers per game with only 14.7.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH ranks second in the lead and 36th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.2 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Houston forced 21 Oklahoma turnovers, its most since Feb. 18, 2020 when the team forced 23 against Cincinnati. This season UH has earned 27 steals and is 90th Nationally in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 76 points this season.
NACOGDOCHES TIES
Assistant Coach Deneen Parker knows as much as there is to know about the LadyJacks. A '94 graduated of Stephen F. Austin and standout women's basketball player for the LadyJacks, Parker was inducted into SFA's Hall of Honor in 2010.
SAFE AT HOME
Houston posted a 9-5 record inside the Fertitta Center during the 2019-20 season.
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Houston paces The American in scoring offense this season, averaging 78.0 points per contest. That is almost four points more than second-ranked Wichita State at 74.2 points per game.
UP NEXT
Houston will return to action on Dec. 16 against Cincinnati for its American Athletic Conference opener.
FANS CUTOUTS
As the University of Houston Athletics Department continues to prepare for the 2020 season, fans are invited to submit photos for cutouts to be placed within the Fertitta Center during home games. To purchase a cutout please click HERE.
HOUSTON MOVES TO ONLINE TICKETING
With mobile ticketing, Houston Athletics fans will enjoy various benefits, including reduced wait lines and quicker access into event venues, eliminating printing, delivery, loss or stolen tickets along with more convenient access and options in managing of tickets.
From their digital wallets, fans can scan their mobile devices at the entrance for quick and easy venue access. For more information click HERE.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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.
--UHCougars.com--
THE 4-1-1
Houston stays home in the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center for its second game of a three-game homestand. The Cougars are led in scoring by Britney Onyeje who average 16.7 points per game. Julia Blackshell-Fair leads UH on the glass and in assists, pulling down 7.0 rebounds per game and tallying up 17 assists this season.
Houston is averaging 78.0 points per game on 40.2 percent shooting from the field and a 30.6 percent mark from beyond the 3-point line. The Cougars allow 78.0 points on defense while letting opponents shoot 40.2 percent and 21.2 percent from the field and beyond the arc, respectively.
Under Coach Hughey, Houston has been one of the most active defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons. The Cougars enter the game ranked 84th nationally in steals (27) and 57th in turnovers forced (19.67).
SCOUTING THE LADYJACKS
SFA is in its sixth season under Head Coach Mark Kellogg. The LadyJacks are 5-1 this season, most recently defeated UT-Arlington in a 79-57 decision.
SFA is led in scoring and rebounding by Zya Nugent with 14.5 points per game. Avery Brittingham leads the team with and 6.8 rebounds per contest. Stephanie Visscher paces the LadyJacks with 21 assists this season. SFA averages 75.0 points per game on 48.1 percent shooting from the field, including a 32.6 percent mark from the field.
THE SERIES
Sunday's meeting is the 24th meeting between the two teams. SFA leads the series 4-20. This will be the first time the two squads have met since 1993.
BOMBS AWAY
Houston has proven itself to be a threat from behind the three-point line, racking up 10 made three's in two of its three games this season. Onyeje ranks first in The American and eighth nationally in made three-pointers this season.
BALL CONTROL
The Cougars recorded 100 possessions against OU, committed just 12 turnovers. The UH guards rank among the best in the nation in assist-turnover ratio at 1.07, which is 72nd nationally.
The team ranked 89th nationally and second in the league in turnovers per game with only 14.7.
H-TOWN LOCKDOWN DEFENSE
The Cougars have shown that they are not afraid to shoot three-pointers and on the flipside they are one of the best at defending the three-point shot. UH ranks second in the lead and 36th nationally in three-point FG defense, holding opponents to 21.2 percent from long-range.
SCOOP 'N SCORE
Houston forced 21 Oklahoma turnovers, its most since Feb. 18, 2020 when the team forced 23 against Cincinnati. This season UH has earned 27 steals and is 90th Nationally in the category.
DEEPER THAN EVER
With is largest roster in recent years, Houston has more than enough options off the bench. The Houston reserves have done their part, accounting for 76 points this season.
NACOGDOCHES TIES
Assistant Coach Deneen Parker knows as much as there is to know about the LadyJacks. A '94 graduated of Stephen F. Austin and standout women's basketball player for the LadyJacks, Parker was inducted into SFA's Hall of Honor in 2010.
SAFE AT HOME
Houston posted a 9-5 record inside the Fertitta Center during the 2019-20 season.
ON THE OFFENSIVE
Houston paces The American in scoring offense this season, averaging 78.0 points per contest. That is almost four points more than second-ranked Wichita State at 74.2 points per game.
UP NEXT
Houston will return to action on Dec. 16 against Cincinnati for its American Athletic Conference opener.
FANS CUTOUTS
As the University of Houston Athletics Department continues to prepare for the 2020 season, fans are invited to submit photos for cutouts to be placed within the Fertitta Center during home games. To purchase a cutout please click HERE.
HOUSTON MOVES TO ONLINE TICKETING
With mobile ticketing, Houston Athletics fans will enjoy various benefits, including reduced wait lines and quicker access into event venues, eliminating printing, delivery, loss or stolen tickets along with more convenient access and options in managing of tickets.
From their digital wallets, fans can scan their mobile devices at the entrance for quick and easy venue access. For more information click HERE.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS!
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.
--UHCougars.com--
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