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Saturday, November 9
Houston
5 p.m.
University of Houston
0-0
106
vs
42
Angelo State (exhibition)
0-0
1
2
F
Angelo St.
25
17
42
Houston
61
45
106
Houston Rolls to Big Exhibition Win
11/9/2019 8:37:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Six Cougars score in double digits in 106-42 win over Angelo State
HOUSTON – University of Houston sophomore guard Nate Hinton led all players with 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead six Cougars in double digits in a 106-42 exhibition win over Angelo State in the Fertitta Center on Saturday evening.
The Cougars jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the first four minutes and never looked back in the win, leading for all but but the first 11 seconds of the game. Houston connected on 60.0 percent (45-of-75) from the field and limited the Rams to only 25.0 percent shooting (13-of-52).
Houston also outrebounded ASU 49-23 with 15 offensive rebounds and forced 18 Ram turnovers leading to 27 points.
Hinton drained 9-of-16 shots from the field and added three offensive rebounds with three assists and three steals.
Making his collegiate debut, freshman guard Marcus Sasser finished with 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 5-of-8 from behind the arc. The Red Oak, Texas, native also dished out five assists with three rebounds and no turnovers in more than 26 minutes.
Like Sasser, sophomore guard Quentin Grimes enjoyed his debut in the Scarlet & White on Saturday. The Woodlands, Texas, native and Kansas transfer finished with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting with two 3-pointers, two rebounds and an assist.
After sitting out as a redshirt in 2018-19 after transferring from Towson, junior forward Justin Gorham posted 14 points with seven rebounds. Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills added 14 points with five rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes. The Arden, N.C., native joined the Cougars at the semester break in January but did not compete in any games.
Senior center Chris Harris Jr. totaled 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting with four rebounds and a game-high two blocks.
Angelo State guard Paul Williams led the Rams with 14 points, while guard Collin Turner totaled 13 points with a team-high six rebounds.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's exhibition, the Cougars open their 2019-20 regular season when they take on Alabama State at 7 p.m., Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they face BYU at 8 p.m., Nov. 15, inside the Fertitta Center.
BUY SINGLE-GAME 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.
The Cougars have already sold out of 2019-20 season tickets, a first since 1998-99.
Fans still have opportunities to see the Cougars in action inside the Fertitta Center. 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 following the appropriate links from the right column, beginning at 10 a.m., Oct. 14.
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 jumped out to a 13-2 lead in the first four minutes and never looked back in the win, leading for all but but the first 11 seconds of the game. Houston connected on 60.0 percent (45-of-75) from the field and limited the Rams to only 25.0 percent shooting (13-of-52).
Houston also outrebounded ASU 49-23 with 15 offensive rebounds and forced 18 Ram turnovers leading to 27 points.
Hinton drained 9-of-16 shots from the field and added three offensive rebounds with three assists and three steals.
Making his collegiate debut, freshman guard Marcus Sasser finished with 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including 5-of-8 from behind the arc. The Red Oak, Texas, native also dished out five assists with three rebounds and no turnovers in more than 26 minutes.
Like Sasser, sophomore guard Quentin Grimes enjoyed his debut in the Scarlet & White on Saturday. The Woodlands, Texas, native and Kansas transfer finished with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting with two 3-pointers, two rebounds and an assist.
After sitting out as a redshirt in 2018-19 after transferring from Towson, junior forward Justin Gorham posted 14 points with seven rebounds. Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills added 14 points with five rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes. The Arden, N.C., native joined the Cougars at the semester break in January but did not compete in any games.
Senior center Chris Harris Jr. totaled 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting with four rebounds and a game-high two blocks.
Angelo State guard Paul Williams led the Rams with 14 points, while guard Collin Turner totaled 13 points with a team-high six rebounds.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's exhibition, the Cougars open their 2019-20 regular season when they take on Alabama State at 7 p.m., Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they face BYU at 8 p.m., Nov. 15, inside the Fertitta Center.
BUY SINGLE-GAME 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.
The Cougars have already sold out of 2019-20 season tickets, a first since 1998-99.
Fans still have opportunities to see the Cougars in action inside the Fertitta Center. 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 following the appropriate links from the right column, beginning at 10 a.m., Oct. 14.
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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Team Stats
ASU
UH
FG%
.250
.600
3FG%
.200
.500
FT%
.786
.800
RB
23
49
TO
18
7
STL
4
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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