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Women’s Basketball Falls at Rice
11/14/2024 11:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Redshirt sophomore guard Gigi Cooke posts career-high 21 points against Owls
HOUSTON – Despite redshirt sophomore guard Gigi Cooke's career high 21 points, the University of Houston Women's Basketball team fell to Rice, 60-48, on Thursday evening inside Tudor Fieldhouse.
For a second time this season, Houston (0-3) was led in scoring by Cooke with 21 points. Rice (3-1) had three in double figures, including Dominique Ennis, who scored 14 points in the game.
The first five minutes of the first frame resulted in a back-and-forth scoring affair, but Rice used a 6-0 run to control the quarter. Cooke scored nine of Houston's 10 points in the frame.
Sophomore guard Kierra Merchant logged her first points of the evening as she knocked down both free throws to cut Rice's lead, 19-12. Both teams continued to battle it out, but Rice ended the half with a 36-23 lead.
Early in the third quarter, Houston used an 8-0 run trim its deficit to five. After missing the first two games of the season, graduate Laila Blair scored her first points, contributing four points. Following the media timeout, Rice went on a 6-0 run to expand its lead by as many as 12.
In the final frame, the Cougars attempted to sneak back into the game by cutting the deficit to nine, but a 7-0 Rice run was enough to seal the victory for the Owls.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Fertitta Center to face Houston Christian at 2 p.m., Sunday, for its Hoops for Troops game. Service members will receive free admission against the Huskies.
Fans 12 and under can enjoy a postgame meet and greet with select Houston women's basketball student-athletes on the court.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing single game tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Fast Break Club, which provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
For a second time this season, Houston (0-3) was led in scoring by Cooke with 21 points. Rice (3-1) had three in double figures, including Dominique Ennis, who scored 14 points in the game.
The first five minutes of the first frame resulted in a back-and-forth scoring affair, but Rice used a 6-0 run to control the quarter. Cooke scored nine of Houston's 10 points in the frame.
Sophomore guard Kierra Merchant logged her first points of the evening as she knocked down both free throws to cut Rice's lead, 19-12. Both teams continued to battle it out, but Rice ended the half with a 36-23 lead.
Early in the third quarter, Houston used an 8-0 run trim its deficit to five. After missing the first two games of the season, graduate Laila Blair scored her first points, contributing four points. Following the media timeout, Rice went on a 6-0 run to expand its lead by as many as 12.
In the final frame, the Cougars attempted to sneak back into the game by cutting the deficit to nine, but a 7-0 Rice run was enough to seal the victory for the Owls.
UP NEXT
Houston returns to Fertitta Center to face Houston Christian at 2 p.m., Sunday, for its Hoops for Troops game. Service members will receive free admission against the Huskies.
Fans 12 and under can enjoy a postgame meet and greet with select Houston women's basketball student-athletes on the court.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Women's Basketball by purchasing single game tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Fast Break Club, which provides support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
Rice
FG%
.340
.397
3FG%
.091
.227
FT%
.611
.625
RB
38
41
TO
14
11
STL
8
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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