University of Houston Athletics
Houston Plays Host to Northwestern State
11/18/2018 11:55:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off at 7 p.m., Monday, inside H&PE Arena, meet Demons for first time since 1988
| Time | 7 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 19 |
| Location | H&PE Arena (8,100) • Houston |
| Tickets | BUY Tickets |
| Parking | Parking Map & Info FREE Shuttle begins at 5:30 p.m. in Lot 12 near Gate 3 at TDECU Stadium |
| Television | uhcougars.com/watch Subscription required |
| Radio | KPRC 950 AM Jeremy Branham, PxP Elvin Hayes, analyst |
| Live Stats | uhcougars.com |
| Game Notes | Houston Notes Northwestern State Notes The American Notes |
HOUSTON – Winners of its first two games to open the season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program wraps up its home schedule in the Men against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when it takes on Northwestern State at 7 p.m., Monday, inside H&PE Arena in a game presented by Maintenance Supply Headquarters.
The Cougars enter Monday's game following a 79-68 win over Rice on Wednesday inside H&PE Arena. Houston built as much as an 18-point lead in the second half against the Owls and cruised to their fifth straight win against the Owls in the first meeting since 2015.
With that victory, Houston recorded its 17 straight home victory in H&PE Arena after going 15-0 there in 2017-18. That ties with Montana and trails only South Dakota State (23) and Charleston (18) as the nation's third-longest active home winning streak.
For the second straight game, junior guard Armoni Brooks and 2018 American Athletic Conference Sixth Man of the Year Armoni Brooks led the Cougars in scoring with 20 points against the Owls. The Round Rock, Texas, native ranks second in the league with 22.0 points per game.
Senior and 2018 Preseason American Athletic Conference Team member Corey Davis Jr. added 18 points against Rice and has buried at least one 3-pointer in 32 of the last 33 games. His streak of 29 straight games a year ago ranks as the second longest in Houston history.
Senior guard Galen Robinson Jr. added 15 points and tied with Davis for team-high honors with six assists. With his assist total, Robinson moved past Rob Williams into sixth in Houston career history with 410 assists.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets 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. Single-game tickets begin for as low as $10.
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., Monday, 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 NORTHWESTERN STATE
• Northwestern State brings a 1-3 record into Monday's game following a 102-74 loss at Rice on Saturday afternoon.
• Against Rice, senior guard DeAndre Love came off the bench to post a team-high 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting... Sophomore center Larry Owens led the Demons with six rebounds, while junior guard LaTerrance Reed finished with a team-high four assists.
• This season, Ishmael Lane leads the Demons with 16.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game... Love is a close second the 16.0 points per contest... Reed paces the team with 2.5 assists per game.
• Head Coach Mike McConathy is in his 20th season at Northwestern and overall as a collegiate head coach.
• McConathy has compiled an 285-304 record at Northwestern State during his career.
• Monday's game will be the first time that McConathy has faced Houston or Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
TELEVISION/RADIO
• Monday's can be seen at uhcougars.com/watch by clicking here. A subscription is required to watch the game online.
• Monday's game can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and at uhcougars.com/watch by clicking here. Jeremy Branham will call the play-by-play action with Houston legend Elvin Hayes providing analysis.
UP NEXT
• Following Monday's game, the Cougars close out the Men Against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when they take on BYU at 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, in Provo, Utah. That game can be seen on BYUtv and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and at uhcougars.com/watch.
• The Cougars return home for their final game inside H&PE Arena when they play host to UT Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m., Nov. 28.
• Houston enters a new era when it opens the Fertitta Center at 8 p.m., Dec. 1, against No. 13/16 Oregon.
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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