Houston Returns to Fertitta Center

Time	7 p.m. • Saturday, Jan. 12
Location	Fertitta Center (7,035) • Houston Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets	BUY Tickets
Parking	Parking Map & Info
Television	CBS Sports Network Carter Blackburn, PxP Pete Gillen, analyst
Radio	KPRC 950 AM Pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m. Jeremy Branham, PxP Elvin Hayes, analyst
Live Stats	Live Stats
Game Notes	Houston Notes Wichita State Notes The American Notes

HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to Fertitta Center when it plays host to American Athletic Conference rival Wichita State at 7 p.m., Saturday, in a game presented by Cram Crew.

For the first time this season, the Cougars enter play following a loss after a tough 73-69 setback at Temple on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Houston's 15-game winning streak was the third longest in school history and the longest since the 1982-83 team won 26 straight.

Against the Owls, senior forward Breaon Brady totaled 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and added three rebounds and a pair of blocked shots. Guards Corey Davis Jr. and Nate Hinton finished with 11 points apiece.

While the Cougars' overall streak came to an end, they will put a longer streak on the line against the Shockers this weekend. The Cougars have won their last 28 home games for the nation's longest active streak, including the last nine in the beautiful $60-million Fertitta Center.

The Cougars are ranked No. 15 in the latest USA TODAY Coaches poll, No. 17 in the most recent Associated Press and at No. 9 in the NCAA NET rankings. Houston also stands among the nation's Top-10 leaders in multiple defensive categories, including opponents' field goal percentage (36.3, 2^nd), opponents' 3-point field goal percentage (26.5 , 4^th) and scoring defense (60.1 ppg, 9^th).

This season, senior guard Corey Davis Jr. leads the Cougars with 15.2 points per game, while senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. ranks second in the league with 5.4 assists per contest.

Robinson, who has played all 115 games during his Houston career, is poised to become only the second player in school history to record four 100+ assist seasons as a Cougar.

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FAN FEST on SATURDAY
Fans will have plenty of fun around Fertitta Center on Saturday with a Houston Basketball doubleheader.

After the Women's game against Temple at 2 p.m., fans are invited to the Football Indoor Practice Facility for Fan Fest, beginning at 4 p.m.

Fans can enjoy interactive games and activities, music, autographs with Houston student-athletes from a variety of sports, concessions and more. Admission is FREE, and ALL Houston fans are invited.

University of Houston students can show their current IDs for free food at the Student Tailgate Party.

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ABOUT WICHITA STATE
• Wichita State has posted a 7-7 record in 2018-19 with an 0-2 mark in American Athletic Conference play.
• Shockers are tied for 10th in the league with UConn.
• Wichita State is 0-3 in road games this season.
• Shockers have lost their last three games... Last win was an 84-63 home victory over Oral Roberts on Dec. 19, 2018, in Wichita, Kan.
• In its most recent action, Wichita State dropped an 85-81 decision in overtime in Wichita on Jan. 6.
• Against Temple, senior forward Markis McDuffie led all players with 24 points and added seven rebounds... Senior guard Samaje Haynes-Jones totaled 22 points on 10-of-18 shooting and added four rebounds with three assists and a pair of steals... Freshman guard Dexter Dennis totaled 14 points with six rebounds and a team-high four assists, while freshman forward Isaiah Poor-Bear Chandler finished with 12 points and six rebounds... Junior guard Ricky Torres led Wichita State with eight rebounds.
• This season, McDuffie leads the Shockers with 19.1 points per game... Haynes-Jones stands second with 13.0 points per game and leads Wichita State with 3.9 assists per contest... Junior forward Jaime Echenique leads the team with 5.6 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach… Gregg Marshall is in his 12th season at Wichita State and his 21st year as a collegiate head coach… Has compiled a 477-188 record during his career as a collegiate head coach and is 293-105 at Wichita State.
• Previously built a 194-83 record at Winthrop (1998-07).
• Marshall is 1-2 against Houston during his career with the three previous meetings coming during the 2017-18 season… Has posted a 1-3 record against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1985 graduate of Randolph-Macon.

FIGHT for LITERACY
The Cougars faced Memphis on Jan. 6 in their annual Fight for Literacy Game. However, fans can still support the Cougars and donate to literacy programs in the Houston area.

Fans can support young students in Houston by pledging a donation for each assist recorded by the Cougars in games from Jan. 6-16. Fans can make a pledge by visiting pledgeit.org/cougarsforliteracy.

All funds raised will benefit children who take part in literacy programs in Houston. Fans also are encouraged to sign up to volunteer with local literacy programs by visiting coachingforliteracy.kindful.com/register/volunteer.

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BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).

Mini-plans start at only $40, while single-game tickets begin for as low as $12 for non-conference games and $10 for The American contests.

TELEVISION/RADIO
• Saturday's game can be seen on CBS Sports Network by clicking here with Carter Blackburn calling the play-by-play action and Pete Gillen providing analysis.
• Saturday's game can be heard on KPRC 950 AM by clicking here with Jeremy Branham calling the play-by-play action and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes providing analysis.

UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars return to the road for a pair of games next week.
• The road swing begins when Houston faces SMU at 8 p.m., Wednesday, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas… That game can be seen on ESPNews and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston heads to Florida to meet USF at 7 p.m. (CST), Saturday, inside the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla… That game can be seen on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.

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.

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