Tye Jackson Named C-USA Preseason Player of the Year

Earlier this month, UH senior Tye Jackson was selected as the Conference USA Women's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year. Jackson is the nation's third-leading returning scorer after averaging 22.5 points per game last season. She also led the team in assists, steals and blocked shots.

"What an honor for a great player and person," head coach Joe Curl said. "Her abilities are absolutely tremendous. She's a special kid who has given her all for this basketball team the last couple of years."

Jackson has scored in double-figures in 22-straight games and has five 30-plus point games, including only the third 40-point game in school history. In the opening round of the 2007 C-USA Championship on March 1, Jackson tied a school record and set a C-USA mark with her 43-point performance in the Cougars' win over Marshall.

"It's a great honor for me," Jackson said. "I couldn't have achieved it without my teammates though. All of my success is a result of our team's hard work.”

Following a pair of exhibition games on Nov. 2 and Nov. 5, the Cougars open up the regular season against Texas Southern at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Hofheinz Pavilion. The game will lead into the UH men's team season opener at 8 p.m. against Morehead State.

Tickets for all home games are now on sale online at www.UHCougars.com or in person at the UH Athletics Ticket Office. Season ticket packages start at $50 with single-game tickets pricing starting at $5. To purchase tickets, click here.

Avery Named Midseason All-American

University of Houston senior wide receiver Donnie Avery has been selected by CollegeFootballNews.com as an honorable mention, midseason All-American.

Avery currently leads the Cougars and C-USA in receiving with 884 yards on 46 receptions. He also has added 326 yards on 11 kickoff returns and ranks second in the nation in receiving yards with 147.3.

Avery has posted four 100-yard receiving games this season, including a UH and Conference USA record in receiving yards with 346 against Rice. The record-breaking performance against the Owls in the Bayou Bucket also helped Avery garner Walter Camp Football Foundation Bowl Subdivision National Offensive Player of the Week and Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week accolades.

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