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Houston Cougars to Face Washington State in Pullman for Women's Basketball Encounter

As the Houston Cougars prepare to face off against the Washington State Cougars at Beasley Coliseum, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting game of women's basketball. The Houston team has shown a varied performance in their recent games, which sets the stage for an unpredictable and thrilling match.


Washington State Cougars VS Houston Cougars

In their last outing, the Houston Cougars dominated Texas A&M-Commerce with a commanding 86-53 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they scored 33 points in one quarter alone and capitalized on second-chance opportunities with 31 points. They also showcased their defensive skills by grabbing a total of 63 rebounds and making 13 steals.


However, consistency has been an issue for Houston as evidenced by their previous game against Florida A&M where they won with a solid score of 79-59 but turned over the ball 25 times. Despite this, they managed to maintain a decent assist-to-turnover ratio and secured points off turnovers.


The game before that tells another story; it was not in favor of Houston when they faced Middle Tennessee. Scoring only 45 points compared to Middle Tennessee's 70 highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in shooting accuracy from both two-point and three-point ranges.


The upcoming game at Beasley Coliseum will test whether Houston can leverage its strengths and overcome its inconsistencies. Playing away from home is always challenging, but it also provides an opportunity for teams to come together under pressure.


Fans can expect the team to focus on tightening up their defense while looking to exploit fast-break opportunities when possible. Rebounding will again play a crucial role if they are going to limit Washington State's second-chance points and control the pace of the game.


Mark your calendars for December 17th at Beasley Coliseum where you can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network starting at 22:00 UTC (5:00 PM local time). Whether you're cheering from Pullman or tuning in from afar, this is one matchup you won't want to miss!

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