Clash at Fertitta Center: Houston Cougars Set to Host TCU Horned Frogs in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Houston Cougars prepare to host the TCU Horned Frogs at the Fertitta Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The Cougars, coming off a nail-biting victory against Rice Owls on December 20th with a score of 71-63, are looking to maintain their winning momentum.
In their last encounter with Rice Owls, the Cougars showcased a robust defense with an impressive seven blocks and eight steals. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored 23 points off turnovers. Despite shooting only 36 percent from the field and a less-than-stellar free throw percentage of 60 percent, they managed to secure a win thanks to their tenacity on both ends of the court.
The offensive rebounds were another area where HOU dominated, grabbing 16 compared to Rice's 11. This hustle gave them more second-chance opportunities which they capitalized on by scoring 13 second-chance points. However, it wasn't just about defense; HOU also had moments of brilliance in offense with seven three-pointers made out of twenty-five attempts.
Looking back further at HOU's performance against Washington State on December 17th paints a different picture—one that should serve as motivation for improvement. The team struggled significantly in that game, losing by a wide margin (48-95). Their field goal percentage was low at approximately 30 percent and two-point shots were only made at a rate of about 32 percent. This loss highlighted areas for potential growth such as shooting accuracy and defensive prowess—areas where TCU could exploit if not addressed.
However, it is worth noting that HOU bounced back from this loss when they faced UTSA Roadrunners on December 15th and won by two points (66-64). That game saw them improve their free throw percentage dramatically to an excellent mark of around 85 percent while maintaining solid defensive pressure with five blocks and thirteen steals.
The upcoming match against TCU Horned Frogs will test whether HOU can consistently apply these lessons learned from past performances. It will be crucial for them to enhance their field goal percentages while continuing their aggressive play style that has served them well defensively.
Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on January 13th at Fertitta Center in Houston starting at eight o'clock in the evening local time (Central Time Zone). With no broadcast networks announced yet for live coverage, supporters should keep an eye out for updates regarding where they can follow this thrilling encounter live.