Cougars Edge Roadrunners in Close Women's Basketball Contest at UTSA Convocation Center
In a tightly contested women's basketball game at the UTSA Convocation Center, the Houston Cougars narrowly defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners with a final score of 66-64. The Cougars' season record now stands at 1-0, while the Roadrunners fall to 0-1.
The game began with the Cougars taking an early lead, outscoring the Roadrunners by ten points in the first quarter. However, as play progressed, the home team found their rhythm and closed the gap to just nine points by halftime. The third quarter saw an impressive performance from UTSA as they outscored Houston by eleven points, bringing excitement to fans with their comeback efforts.
UTSA showcased a strong defensive effort throughout the game with three blocks and four steals but ultimately fell short against Houston's thirteen steals and five blocks. Despite this disadvantage, UTSA dominated on rebounds with forty-seven compared to Houston's thirty-three. This included twelve offensive rebounds which contributed to eleven second-chance points for UTSA.
Offensively for UTSA, field goal accuracy was notable as they made twenty-six out of sixty-two attempts resulting in a forty-two percent success rate from field goals and thirty-six percent from beyond the arc. They also capitalized on their opportunities inside scoring thirty-four points in paint.
Houston displayed resilience under pressure maintaining an eighty-five percent free throw completion rate which proved crucial down the stretch. Their ability to convert turnovers into twenty-one points off turnovers was significant in securing their victory over UTSA.
As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners will face off against Oregon Ducks on December 17th at Matthew Knight Arena located in Eugene. This upcoming game is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time and while broadcast networks have not been announced yet, fans should stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can watch this matchup unfold.