Houston Cougars Face Setback at Bramlage Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Houston Cougars, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in a closely contested women's basketball game. The final score reflected the competitive nature of the match, with the Cougars scoring 59 and the Wildcats finishing with 73.

The Houston Cougars started strong, outscoring the Wildcats by three points in the first quarter. However, momentum shifted as Kansas State picked up pace to lead by fourteen points at halftime. The third quarter saw both teams battling hard on defense, but it was during the final period that Kansas State cemented their lead despite a spirited effort from Houston.

Houston's performance was marked by their tenacity on defense and offense. They secured eight steals and blocked three shots while also contributing thirteen assists throughout the game. Their fast break efforts yielded ten points, showcasing their ability to capitalize on quick transitions.

Despite these efforts, ball control proved challenging for Houston as they turned over possession eighteen times which translated into twelve points for Kansas State. On a positive note, they dominated total rebounds with forty compared to thirty-eight by their opponents and scored twenty-eight points in paint demonstrating strong inside presence.

Shooting accuracy was an area where improvement could be seen; field goal attempts were made at a rate of thirty-six percent while free throws were converted fifty-four percent of times. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit four out of sixteen attempts resulting in a twenty-five percent success rate from three-point range.

On Kansas State's side, they showed remarkable efficiency from both field goals and free throws making forty percent and eighty-four percent respectively. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they scored eighteen points off turnovers compared to twelve by Houston.

Looking ahead for fans of The Houston Cougars is another chance to support their team when they play against UMBC Retrievers at Fertitta Center located in Houston on December 7th at 7:00 PM local time (Central Time). Although there won't be any broadcast networks covering this event live; loyal supporters can still catch all action directly from Fertitta Center where these two teams will compete next.