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Women's basketball primed for Sunday matchup against Louisiana
12/11/2021 3:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Cougars return to the Fertitta Center for its first Sunday game on Dec. 12
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Houston (4-5) vs. Louisiana (6-1)
Sunday, December 12
Tipoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Houston, Texas
Fertitta Center
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV/Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: The Varsity Network (Jeremy Branham)
SCOUTING THE RAGIN' CAJUNS. Louisiana is off to a hot start holding a 6-1 record. They are on a four-game win streak while also going 3-0 on the road. The Ragin' Cajuns are the reigning 2020-21 Sun Belt Champions boasting a 16-8 overall record and a 13-1 conference mark. Louisiana has shut opponents down so far this season, only allowing 54.0 points per contest. The team's scoring defense ranks second in the Sun Belt and 35th in the nation so far this year.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE. The Cougars are currently 3-0 when playing at home. On Thursday, the Cougars beat Jacksonville State and earlier this season recorded wins against New Mexico and Howard in their season opener.
BEST FOR BLAIR. Against No. 6 Baylor, Laila Blair posted a career-high 28 points in the final game of the Cancun Challenge. Earlier in the season, the guard had matched her career-high 19 points before her 28-point game against the Bears. In the tournament, Blair averaged 13.7 points per game and earned Mayan Division All-Tournament Team.
TAKE THE BALL. Houston is currently ranked No. 29 in the nation in steals with 95 this season. As well, the Cougars boast a No. 29 rank for steals per game (11.9) and No. 47 in turnovers forced (20.75). Dymond Gladney recorded a career-high and a season-high six steals against Alabama while the team record a season high nine blocks against Jacksonville State.
PATTERSON POINTS. In the game against Jacksonville State, Bria Patterson tied her career-high of 17 points. The last time that Patterson scored 17 points was against SMU in 2020. The junior went 4-7 from the 3-point line while also recording four rebounds.
75 YEARS of HOUSTON ATHLETICS. During the 2021-22 season, Houston Athletics will celebrate its 75th anniversary by recognizing its championship tradition, award-winning student-athletes and coaches and memorable moments from its rich history.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Houston Athletics recently partnered with Chartwells as its new food service provider at all Athletics venues.
As part of this partnership, fans will enjoy an enhanced gameday guest experience with the addition of new and improved points-of-sale technology, digital menu screens and points-of-sale options throughout the Fertitta Center.
Returning in 2021, sEATz mobile ordering and in-seat wait service along with in-stadium hawkers service will be available to fans providing additional convenient and affordable options while fans cheer on the Coogs.
MERCHANDISE SERVICES
Houston Athletics recently announced its new e-commerce and in-venue retail merchandise partnership with Follett. Follett will provide UH fans of all ages with a large variety of authentic UH gear and products at Houston Women's Basketball games or on-line throughout the year.
Fans will enjoy the benefits of a new UH Team Shop retail store along with additional merchandise kiosk stands and locations throughout the Fertitta Center.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
JOIN THE FASTBREAK CLUB
Houston Women's Basketball fans are encouraged to become members of the Fastbreak Club. For more information or to sign up, fans should click HERE. To join the Fastbreak Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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.
