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University of Houston Athletics
Cougars Meet Memphis on the Road
2/25/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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| HOUSTON COUGARS (19-8 • 10-5 American) at MEMPHIS TIGERS (18-10 • 8-7 American) presented by Maintenance Supply Headquarters | |
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| Time | 4 p.m. • Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 |
| Location | FedExForum (18,119) • Memphis, Tenn. |
| Television | CBS Sports Network (Channel Finder) Ben Holden, play-by-play Jordan Cornette, analyst Gary Parrish, sidelines |
| Radio | KPRC 950 AM Jeremy Branham, play-by-play • Pregame show begins at 3:45 p.m. |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Game Notes | • Houston Notes • Memphis Notes • The American Notes |
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MEMPHIS, Tenn â€" Winners of six of its last seven games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it faces Memphis at 4 p.m., Sunday, inside FedExForum.
The Cougars will have revenge on their minds after the Tigers claimed a 70-67 win in overtime in the first meeting on Jan. 19 inside Hofheinz Pavilion.
Houston (19-8 • 10-5 American) enter this weekend's game on the heels of a 75-70 win over UConn on Wednesday inside Hofheinz Pavilion. The Cougars rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to sweep the regular-season series against the Huskies and grab a 1-game lead for third place in the latest league standings.
With a win against the Tigers, the Cougars will clinch a First-Round bye for The American Championships, set for March 9-12 inside XL Center in Hartford, Conn.
Junior guard Rob Gray continues to lead the Cougars and The American with 20.4 points per game. Scoring 16 points in Wednesday's win over UConn, Gray is the only Cougar to score double-digit points in all 27 games and looks to become the Cougars' first scoring champion since guard Aubrey Coleman in 2009-10.
Senior guard Damyean Dotson looks to add his name to the Houston records book Sunday. Dotson, who prepped at Yates High School, has drained at least one 3-pointer in all 27 games to date this season.
With a trey against the Tigers, he will equal the school record of 28 straight games, held by guard Robert McKiver during the 2007-08 season.
Dotson also ranks fourth in the league with 17.2 points per game and stands 12th with 7.1 rebounds per game. He is one of only three players to rank among The American's top-12 leaders in both scoring and rebounding and joins with Gray to make Houston the only team with two of the league's top-4 scoring leaders.
TELEVISION/RADIO
Fans can watch Sunday's game on CBS Sports Network with Ben Holden calling the play-by-play action, Jordan Cornette providing analysis and Gary Parrish reporting from the sidelines. Fans can find CBS Sports Network in their local listings by clicking here.
Fans can listen to Sunday's game with Jeremy Branham calling the action on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here. Pregame show begins at 3:45 p.m., Sunday. A subscription to Houston All-Access is required to hear the game online.
ABOUT MEMPHIS
• Entering Sunday's game, Memphis has posted an 18-10 overall record and 8-7 mark in American Athletic Conference play.
• Tigers stand in sixth in the latest American Athletic Conference standings.
• Memphis has dropped its last three games and four of its last five, including an 87-74 decision at Cincinnati on Thursday… Only a 66-44 victory over Tulsa inside FedExForum on Feb. 7 prevents a longer streak.
• In most recent action, Cincinnati jumped out to a 51-32 halftime lead and never looked back in an 87-74 win on Thursday inside Fifth Third Arena.
• Against Cincinnati, sophomore guard Jeremiah Martin led all players with 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting and added 11 assists, while sophomore guard Dedric Lawson totaled 21 points with a game-high 10 rebounds.
• Sophomore guard KJ Lawson added 15 points with five rebounds, and guard junior guard Jimario Rivers totaled 12 points in the loss.
• This season, Dedric Lawson leads the Tigers with 19.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, while junior guard Markel Crawford stands second with 13.6 points per game... KJ Lawson stands third with 12.3 points per game with Martin averaging a team-best 4.4 assists per game.
• Head Coach Tubby Smith is in his first season at Memphis and his 26th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Has compiled a 575-286 record during his career and is 18-10 during his Memphis tenure.
• Previously built a 79-43 record at Tulsa (1991-95), a 45-19 record at Georgia (1995-97), a 263-83 record at Kentucky (1997-07), a 124-81 record at Minnesota (2007-13) and a 46-50 record at Texas Tech (2013-16).
• Smith has posted a 3-1 record against Houston during his career... Is 1-0 against the Cougars as Memphis' head coach.
• 1973 graduate of High Point.
COACHES vs. CANCER 3-POINT CHALLENGE
The Cougars are currently participating in the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge. Houston fans are invited to visit pledgeit.org/cvc-houston and pledge a dollar amount for every 3-pointer the Cougars make from Feb. 1 to March 5.
The funds raised will help the American Cancer Society continue its mission to improving and saving lives by doing the most to help people with cancer today and working tirelessly to find cures for the disease tomorrow.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, the Cougars hit the road again to take on Memphis at 4 p.m., Sunday, inside FedExForum… Game can be seen on CBS Sports Network and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston takes on No. 15/16 Cincinnati at 6 p.m. (CST), March 2, inside Fifth Third Arena… Game can be seen on ESPN2 and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
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TICKETS INFORMATION
Single-game tickets and group ticket packages are available to accommodate all budgets. Fans can visit uhcougars.com/tickets, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and follow the appropriate links or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) to order tickets.
Current University of Houston main campus students are admitted FREE to all Men's Basketball games with valid IDs. Main campus students may purchase student guest tickets to each Men's Basketball game for $5 each, based on availability.
Single game tickets begin at only $12 for American Athletic Conference games and $10 for non-conference games.
JOIN the 50-50 CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
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