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University of Houston Athletics
Houston Hosts DBU in Free Thursday Exhibition
10/30/2018 8:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars meet Patriots in first of 21 home games in 2018-19 at 7 p.m., Thursday, in H&PE Arena
| Time | 7 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 1 |
| Location | H&PE Arena (8,100) • Houston |
| Tickets | BUY Tickets |
| Parking | Parking Map & Info FREE Shuttle begins at 5:30 p.m. in Lot 12A at TDECU Stadium |
| Television | uhcougars.com/watch |
| Radio | None |
| Live Stats | uhcougars.com |
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program hits the court to take on Dallas Baptist at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside H&PE Arena on the campus of Texas Southern University in its lone exhibition contest in a game presented by Maintenance Supply Headquarters.
Fans will enjoy FREE admission and FREE parking for Thursday's exhibition opener against the Patriots. Doors and the TSU Parking Garage open at 5:30 p.m., Thursday.
Thursday's game will be the first of a school-record 21 home games in the city of Houston during the 2018-19 campaign under the leadership of 2018 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson. Houston will play Alabama A&M (Nov. 10), Rice (Nov. 14) and Northwestern State (Nov. 19) as part of the Men against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup before taking on UT Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 28.
On Dec. 1, the Cougars open a new era when they play host to No. 14/16 Oregon in the first game inside the $60-million Fertitta Center. The facility was made possible by a generous $20-million donate from University of Houston System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family.
ABOUT the COUGARS
Houston returns seven student-athletes and three starters from the 2017-18 team, which finished second in The American, earned the program's first NCAA Tournament victory since 1984 and finished among the Top-25 in both final national polls for the first time in more than three decades.
Senior guard Corey Davis Jr. returns as the team's leading scorer after averaging 13.1 points per game and earning The American All-Tournament Team honors a year ago. The Lafayette, La., native became the fifth player in school history to sink 100+ 3-pointers in a single season and buried at least one trey in 29 straight games, the second longest streak in school history.
Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. paced the team and ranked among The American leaders with 3.7 assists per game. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product looks to become only the second player in school history with 100+ assists in four seasons during his collegiate career.
Junior guard Armoni Brooks enjoyed a breakthrough season to help lead the Cougars to NCAA postseason play and The American Championship title game. Averaging 9.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, Brooks was recognized as the league's Sixth Man of the Year.
The Cougars also welcome six newcomers to the program this season, including sophomore guard DeJon Jarreau and forward/center Brison Gresham, who previously played at UMass during the 2016-17 season, and senior guard Landon Goesling, an NCAA Division II All-Region performer at St. Edward's.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets and mini-plans online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Season tickets begin at only $175 for 20 regular-season home games, while mini-plans start at only $40.
PARKING
To avoid lines for the H&PE Arena garage, fans are encouraged to use the FREE parking shuttle. Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, in Lot 12A near Gate 3 of the TDECU Stadium parking lot.
Shuttle return service begins immediately after the game and will run for one hour.
ABOUT DALLAS BAPTIST
• Dallas Baptist finished 26-6 overall with a 12-4 record in league play to share the Heartland Conference regular-season championship.
• Patriots return six lettermen and three starters from last year's team, which advanced to NCAA South Central Regional Tournament.
• Sophomore guard Chandler Jacobs returns as the team's leading scorer from a year ago with 14.9 points per contest… Senior forward J.T. Harris led the Patriots with 4.7 rebounds per game a year ago, while junior guard Carter Brown ranked second on the team with 4.8 assists per contest.
• Head Coach Dr. Blake Flickner is in his 13th season overall and at Dallas Baptist… Has compiled a 221-153 record at Dallas Baptist and during his career.
• 1998 graduate of Kansas.
TELEVISION/RADIO
• Thursday's exhibition game can be seen on uhcougars.com/watch.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars open the regular season when they play host to Alabama A&M in the Men Against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup on Saturday, Nov. 10, inside H&PE Arena on the Texas Southern campus.
• That game time will be finalized after the Houston Football game against American Athletic Conference rival Temple is set this weekend.
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
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
