University of Houston
7-5,0-0AAC
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
5-6,0-0Southland
Women's basketball secures win over Corpus Christi 78-51
12/21/2021 3:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Cougars secure its fifth-straight win against the Islanders and remain undefeated at home
Tatyana Hill led all scorers with 15 points to go with nine rebounds and three steals. Bria Patterson added 10 points with two steals as Dymond Gladney had seven points and five assists with three steals.
First Quarter
Houston (7-5, 0-0) got out to an early lead in the first quarter as Laila Blair connected on a 3-pointer before the Cougars went on an 11-0 run to make the score 17-10. Houston closed out the quarter with six straight points for its first double-digit lead of the game at 23-12.
Second Quarter
Corpus Christi brought the game within seven to start the second quarter but back-to-back layups from Kamryn Jones gave Houston a 27-16 lead. Eight unanswered points from the Cougars brought the score to 26-18 and Houston pushed to a 20 point lead going into halftime at 41-21.
Third Quarter
The Cougars fended off the Islanders enough to maintain a double-digit lead throughout the third quarter, despite a scoring drought. A 3-pointer followed by a jumper and a layup put the Cougars ahead with another 20 point lead at 56-35 to end the quarter.
Fourth Quarter
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Eryka Sidney gave the Cougars momentum in the fourth quarter as Houston secured the win over Corpus Christi, 78-51.
UP NEXT
The Cougars continue their home stand with a matchup against Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday, December 29 at 7 p.m. in the Fertitta Center.
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