Houston Roundball Review Archive: October 2006 Coogs' 1st day of Practice; Joe Curl speaks w/ The HRR

Saturday, October 14, 2006

With the start of exhibition play just over two weeks away, the University of Houston women¹s basketball team opened up preseason practice Friday at Hofheinz Pavilion.

The Cougars, 12-17 (8-8 C-USA) a year ago, boast the return of four starters and a talented class of newcomers. UH opens up with two home exhibition contests, facing Lake Truck on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. and the Houston Jaguars on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Houston grabbed the fourth spot in the preseason coaches poll with 99 points, including one first-place vote.

I spoke with Joe Curl, Lady Coogs' head coach, at the start of practice to get his initial thoughts on the upcoming season.

Coach Curl: "...our leadership is better ..."

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