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Can Texas Longhorns Outshine Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center?

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face off against the Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance on foreign hardwood. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 15 promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball.


Dec 3, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) directs teammates during the women s basketball game against the University of Connecticut at the Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-USA TODAY Sports

The Longhorns have been showcasing a dominant trend in their recent games, with an overwhelming victory over the Vaqueros, where they scored 104 points and maintained a high two-point shooting percentage of fifty-one percent. Their offensive prowess was further highlighted by securing forty-nine rebounds and converting thirty-five points off turnovers.


Their subsequent game saw them maintain this high-scoring trend with eighty-eight points against the Wildcats. Despite a slightly lower field goal percentage of fifty-two percent compared to their previous game, they managed an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2 and capitalized on fast-break opportunities with twenty-two points.


In their most recent home game, the Longhorns decimated Beach with an astounding one hundred six points. They were relentless in paint scoring fifty-four points and dominated second-chance opportunities by scoring thirty-one points from them – showcasing their ability to capitalize on every opportunity.


The venue may pose challenges as playing away from home always tests a team's adaptability and composure under pressure. However, given that Texas has been able to maintain consistency in scoring and defensive rebounds while also effectively managing turnovers across different venues suggests that they are well-equipped for this challenge.


Fans can catch all the action live as these two teams go head-to-head at Fertitta Center in Houston on February 15th at 01:00 AM local time (UTC). The game will be available for viewing through designated sports networks or streaming platforms that cover women's college basketball games.

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