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Friday, November 22
Eugene, Ore.
8 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Oregon
Houston Returns to Action at No. 11/11 Oregon
11/21/2019 11:11:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off at 8 p.m. (CST) Friday in Eugene, Ore.; Game to air on Pac-12 Networks & KPRC 950 AM
EUGENE, Ore. – Winner of two of its first three games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it tips off at No. 11/11 Oregon at 8 p.m. (CST), Friday, inside Matthew Knight Arena.
The Cougars enter this weekend's contest on the heels of an exciting, come-from-behind victory at Rice on Tuesday night. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes ignited a 21-1 run during a 5-minute stretch late in the second half to turn a 77-68 deficit into an 89-78 lead with 61 seconds remaining.
Grimes finished the game with a career-high 32 points and added nine rebounds and five assists. The Woodlands, Texas, native and College Park High School product drained all four of his 3-pointers in the Cougars' big run.
With his scoring total, Grimes jumped into the team lead and moved to sixth in the American Athletic Conference with 18.3 points per game.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds for the second double-double of his career and the team's first of the season. He posted the same numbers in the Cougars' 85-69 win at No. 20/19 Cincinnati on March 8 to clinch The American outright regular-season championship for Houston.
The Gastonia, N.C., native is tied for seventh in the league with 8.7 rebounds per game.
Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser added 15 points, thanks to 5-of-9 shooting from behind the arc. The Red Oak, Texas, native leads the Cougars and is tied for The American lead with 3.0 treys per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on Pac-12 Networks with Rich Burk (play-by-play) and Jordan Kent (analysis). Fans can click here for their best options to watch the game on Pac-12 Networks.
• Fan can hear Friday's game on KPRC 950 AM with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play). Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m. (CST).
SERIES vs. OREGON
• Houston owns a 2-0 lead in the series against Oregon.
• This marks the second straight season the two teams will square off on the hardwood... Houston enjoyed a 65-61 win on Dec. 1, 2018, in the inaugural game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Series dates back to Dec. 12, 1970, when the Cougars claimed an 81-68 win inside Hofheinz Pavilion during the Bluebonnet Classic.
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Oregon in Eugene, Ore.
ABOUT OREGON
• Oregon has posted a 4-0 record in 2019-20.
• Oregon is 3-0 when playing in Matthew Knight Arena this season.
• In its most recent action, Oregon claimed a 67-47 win over UT Arlington in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday.
• Against UT Arlington, senior guard Payton Pritchard led all players with 24 points thanks to 10-of-16 shooting from the field. Pritchard tied with freshman forward C.J. Walker for team-high honors with eight rebounds, while sophomore guard Will Richardson and freshman guard Addison Patterson chipped in with nine points apiece.
• This season, Pritchard leads Oregon with 20.3 points and 5.8 assists per game and ranks second with 6.3 rebounds per contest... Senior guard Anthony Mathis ranks second with 14.3 points per game, while senior forward Shakur Juiston is third with 10.8 points per contest... Sophomore forward Francis Okoro leads the Ducks with 8.3 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Dana Altman is in his 11th season at Oregon and his 31st season as a collegiate head coach.
• Altman has compiled a 239-96 record during at Oregon.... Previously built a 327-176 record at Creighton (1994-10), a 68-54 record at Kansas State (1990-94) and a 68-54 mark at Marshall (1989-90)
• Altman is 0-3 against Houston during his career... Includes an 0-1 mark with Oregon and an 0-2 record with Creighton.
• Altman is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1980 graduate of Eastern New Mexico
BUY TICKETS
Regular-season single-game tickets for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program's 2019-20 season are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and follow the appropriate links from the right column.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Houston Baptist at 7 p.m., Tuesday.
• That game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, the Cougars will enjoy Thanksgiving before facing Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 4, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
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 Jordan Brand 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.
The Cougars enter this weekend's contest on the heels of an exciting, come-from-behind victory at Rice on Tuesday night. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes ignited a 21-1 run during a 5-minute stretch late in the second half to turn a 77-68 deficit into an 89-78 lead with 61 seconds remaining.
Grimes finished the game with a career-high 32 points and added nine rebounds and five assists. The Woodlands, Texas, native and College Park High School product drained all four of his 3-pointers in the Cougars' big run.
With his scoring total, Grimes jumped into the team lead and moved to sixth in the American Athletic Conference with 18.3 points per game.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds for the second double-double of his career and the team's first of the season. He posted the same numbers in the Cougars' 85-69 win at No. 20/19 Cincinnati on March 8 to clinch The American outright regular-season championship for Houston.
The Gastonia, N.C., native is tied for seventh in the league with 8.7 rebounds per game.
Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser added 15 points, thanks to 5-of-9 shooting from behind the arc. The Red Oak, Texas, native leads the Cougars and is tied for The American lead with 3.0 treys per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on Pac-12 Networks with Rich Burk (play-by-play) and Jordan Kent (analysis). Fans can click here for their best options to watch the game on Pac-12 Networks.
• Fan can hear Friday's game on KPRC 950 AM with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play). Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m. (CST).
SERIES vs. OREGON
• Houston owns a 2-0 lead in the series against Oregon.
• This marks the second straight season the two teams will square off on the hardwood... Houston enjoyed a 65-61 win on Dec. 1, 2018, in the inaugural game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Series dates back to Dec. 12, 1970, when the Cougars claimed an 81-68 win inside Hofheinz Pavilion during the Bluebonnet Classic.
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Oregon in Eugene, Ore.
ABOUT OREGON
• Oregon has posted a 4-0 record in 2019-20.
• Oregon is 3-0 when playing in Matthew Knight Arena this season.
• In its most recent action, Oregon claimed a 67-47 win over UT Arlington in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday.
• Against UT Arlington, senior guard Payton Pritchard led all players with 24 points thanks to 10-of-16 shooting from the field. Pritchard tied with freshman forward C.J. Walker for team-high honors with eight rebounds, while sophomore guard Will Richardson and freshman guard Addison Patterson chipped in with nine points apiece.
• This season, Pritchard leads Oregon with 20.3 points and 5.8 assists per game and ranks second with 6.3 rebounds per contest... Senior guard Anthony Mathis ranks second with 14.3 points per game, while senior forward Shakur Juiston is third with 10.8 points per contest... Sophomore forward Francis Okoro leads the Ducks with 8.3 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Dana Altman is in his 11th season at Oregon and his 31st season as a collegiate head coach.
• Altman has compiled a 239-96 record during at Oregon.... Previously built a 327-176 record at Creighton (1994-10), a 68-54 record at Kansas State (1990-94) and a 68-54 mark at Marshall (1989-90)
• Altman is 0-3 against Houston during his career... Includes an 0-1 mark with Oregon and an 0-2 record with Creighton.
• Altman is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1980 graduate of Eastern New Mexico
BUY TICKETS
Regular-season single-game tickets for the University of Houston Men's Basketball program's 2019-20 season are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and follow the appropriate links from the right column.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Houston Baptist at 7 p.m., Tuesday.
• That game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, the Cougars will enjoy Thanksgiving before facing Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 4, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
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 Jordan Brand 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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