Thursday, March 17
Ruston, Louisiana
6 p.m.
University of Houston
17-15,7-9AAC
63
vs
52
Louisiana Tech
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2
3
4
F
Houston
20
15
14
14
63
Louisiana Tech
15
13
15
9
52
Cougars hold off LA Tech, To Host Tennessee Tech Sunday
3/17/2022 8:01:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Women's beats Techsters 63-52, advancing to second round of the WNIT
RUSTON, La. – The Houston women's basketball team held off Louisiana Tech 63-52 on Thursday night at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Bria Patterson led the team with 18 points to go with seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals. Louisiana native, Tiara Young posted 17 points including a career-high five steals in the game.
The Cougars (17-15, 7-9) got out to a quick start going on a six-point run making the score 14-8 in the first quarter. The Bulldogs tied the game in the second but Houston regained control and finished the half against 35-28.
Houston pulled ahead by double-digits in the third and maintained the lead all the way through the fourth quarter taking the win 63-52.
UP NEXT
Houston will now take on Tennessee Tech on Sunday, March 20 at in the Fertitta Center for the second round. More information will be forthcoming about the start time.
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.
Bria Patterson led the team with 18 points to go with seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals. Louisiana native, Tiara Young posted 17 points including a career-high five steals in the game.
The Cougars (17-15, 7-9) got out to a quick start going on a six-point run making the score 14-8 in the first quarter. The Bulldogs tied the game in the second but Houston regained control and finished the half against 35-28.
Houston pulled ahead by double-digits in the third and maintained the lead all the way through the fourth quarter taking the win 63-52.
UP NEXT
Houston will now take on Tennessee Tech on Sunday, March 20 at in the Fertitta Center for the second round. More information will be forthcoming about the start time.
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.
Team Stats
UH
LATech
FG%
.409
.417
3FG%
.125
.273
FT%
.538
.692
RB
40
31
TO
9
17
STL
10
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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