University of Houston Athletics
Joey Mbu Named to Shrine Game Roster
11/18/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
HOUSTON - Houston senior defensive tackle Joey Mbu has been selected to play in the 90th East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Shriner's Hospital for Children announced Tuesday. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Jan. 17, and will be aired on the NFL Network.
The senior defensive tackle from Richmond, Texas, has 30 career starts for the Cougars, including a current streak of 22 straight games with a start, and was selected by his teammates as captain for the 2014 season.
Mbu has 27 tackles this season, three away from a career-best 30 tackles in a season, along with 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and one interceptions, all career bests in a season.
This season, he has racked up a career-best eight stops vs. UCF and pulled in his second career interception at BYU. For his career, Mbu has 87 tackles including 10.5 for a loss and 4.5 sacks.
HOUSTON FOOTBALL SINGLE GAME TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game ticket sales for the final game of the inaugural season in TDECU Stadium start at $36 per person for reserved seats and $25 for general admission. Tickets for the Nov. 22 game vs. Tulsa can be purchased by calling the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
HOUSTON FOOTBALL GROUP TICKET INFORMATION
Single-game group ticket sales for the final game of the inaugural season in TDECU Stadium are on sale via the Houston Athletics Ticket Office. Groups of at least 10 or more can purchase tickets starting at just $21 per person for the Nov. 22 game vs. Tulsa by calling the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.
