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University of Houston Athletics
Houston Meets Oklahoma State on Sunday
12/14/2019 10:48:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off vs. Cowboys at 2 p.m., Sunday, inside Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – Winner of its last four games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program welcomes Oklahoma State to Houston for the first time in nearly 60 years when the teams square off at 2 p.m., Sunday, inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars (6-2) come into this weekend's game following a 71-63 win over UT Arlington on Wednesday night. Sophomore Nate Hinton posted 25 points with 10 rebounds for his second straight double-double, third in the last four games, fourth of the season and the fifth of his career.
The Gastonia, N.C., native set a Houston record for scoring in the Fertitta Center and already owns the facility rebounding record after grabbing 15 boards against Houston Baptist in late November. He is one of only three players to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-5 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds.
Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes finished with 10 points in Wednesday's win and ranks second in the league with 16.9 points per game.
Sunday's game will be the first time Oklahoma State has played the Cougars in Houston since a 56-54 Cougar win during the Lion's Club Tournament in Sam Houston Coliseum on Dec. 16, 1960.
A year ago, the Cougars enjoyed a 63-53 win inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Dec. 8, 2018.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Limited tickets are available for Sunday's game against Oklahoma State, and fans are encouraged to purchase today before all are gone.
Fans can purchase tickets to Sunday's game and all remaining home games any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
PROMOTIONS
In recognition of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's regular game-day attire, Houston Athletics will be giving away FREE blue shirt & red tie T-shirts to the first 2,000 fans at Sunday's game against Oklahoma State. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Sunday.
UH students will enjoy a free Student Tailgate ahead of Sunday's game with free food, drinks and games, beginning at 11:30 a.m., in Cemo Plaza. The first 300 students at the Student Tailgate will receive wristbands for floor seating and a blue-shirt, red-tie T-shirt.
The Coke Caravan will be held in Cemo Plaza in front of the Fertitta Center on the Cullen Boulevard side, beginning at noon, Sunday. Santa Claus will be available for photos with lots of prizes available, including holiday socks
Fans are invited to take photos with Shasta and Sasha Claus on the concourse during pregame and halftime at all home games in the Fertitta Center through Dec. 20.
Fans are invited to participate in the KHOU Secret Santa Toy Drive. With the donation of an unwrapped toy at the Fertitta Center entrances, fans will receive a voucher for a discounted $10 ticket at a future home game.
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.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State has posted a 7-2 record in 2019-20 with losses in each of its last two games.
• Cowboys are 1-0 when playing on the road this season.
• In its most recent action, Oklahoma State dropped an 80-61 decision to Wichita State in Stillwater, Okla., on Sunday... Was the Cowboys' second straight loss.
• Against Wichita State, senior guard Lindy Waters III finished with 11 points to lead the Cowboys... Senior forward Cameron McGriff posted 10 points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds... Freshman guard Chris Harris Jr. and freshman guard Avery Anderson III tied for team-high honors with two assists apiece.
• This season, Isaac Likekele leads Oklahoma State with 13.71 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Waters is a very close second with 13.67 points per contest... Yor Anel ranks third with 11.4 points per game... McGriff is fourth with 10.3 points per contest and averages a team-best 6.3 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Mike Boynton is in his third season at Oklahoma State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Boynton has compiled 40-37 record in his career and at Oklahoma State.
• Boynton is 0-1 against Houston and against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 2004 graduate of South Carolina.
SERIES vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State owns a 12-8 lead in the series history.
• This marks the second straight season these two teams will meet on the hardwood. A year ago, Houston claimed a 63-53 win in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Dec. 8, 2018.
• Houston has won two of the last three meetings... Only a 75-60 Oklahoma State win on March 12, 1965, in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional in Manhattan, Kan., prevents a longer Houston streak.
• Series dates back to Feb. 21, 1951, when Oklahoma State posted a 61-52 win in Houston.
at Home: Sunday's game will be the first meeting in Houston since the Cougars enjoyed a 56-54 win during the Lion's Club Tournament in Sam Houston Coliseum on Dec. 16, 1960.
• Houston owns a 5-3 record against Oklahoma State in Houston.
• Houston has won the five games in Houston against Oklahoma State.
• Oklahoma State's last win in Houston was a 64-48 decision on Jan. 25, 1954.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Houston has faced the Cowboys inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPN by clicking here with Mark Neely (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (analysis) and Stefano Fusaro (reporter).
• Fan can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Houston Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analysis) calling. Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
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 (6-2) come into this weekend's game following a 71-63 win over UT Arlington on Wednesday night. Sophomore Nate Hinton posted 25 points with 10 rebounds for his second straight double-double, third in the last four games, fourth of the season and the fifth of his career.
The Gastonia, N.C., native set a Houston record for scoring in the Fertitta Center and already owns the facility rebounding record after grabbing 15 boards against Houston Baptist in late November. He is one of only three players to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-5 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds.
Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes finished with 10 points in Wednesday's win and ranks second in the league with 16.9 points per game.
Sunday's game will be the first time Oklahoma State has played the Cougars in Houston since a 56-54 Cougar win during the Lion's Club Tournament in Sam Houston Coliseum on Dec. 16, 1960.
A year ago, the Cougars enjoyed a 63-53 win inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Dec. 8, 2018.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Limited tickets are available for Sunday's game against Oklahoma State, and fans are encouraged to purchase today before all are gone.
Fans can purchase tickets to Sunday's game and all remaining home games any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
PROMOTIONS
In recognition of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's regular game-day attire, Houston Athletics will be giving away FREE blue shirt & red tie T-shirts to the first 2,000 fans at Sunday's game against Oklahoma State. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., Sunday.
UH students will enjoy a free Student Tailgate ahead of Sunday's game with free food, drinks and games, beginning at 11:30 a.m., in Cemo Plaza. The first 300 students at the Student Tailgate will receive wristbands for floor seating and a blue-shirt, red-tie T-shirt.
The Coke Caravan will be held in Cemo Plaza in front of the Fertitta Center on the Cullen Boulevard side, beginning at noon, Sunday. Santa Claus will be available for photos with lots of prizes available, including holiday socks
Fans are invited to take photos with Shasta and Sasha Claus on the concourse during pregame and halftime at all home games in the Fertitta Center through Dec. 20.
Fans are invited to participate in the KHOU Secret Santa Toy Drive. With the donation of an unwrapped toy at the Fertitta Center entrances, fans will receive a voucher for a discounted $10 ticket at a future home game.
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.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State has posted a 7-2 record in 2019-20 with losses in each of its last two games.
• Cowboys are 1-0 when playing on the road this season.
• In its most recent action, Oklahoma State dropped an 80-61 decision to Wichita State in Stillwater, Okla., on Sunday... Was the Cowboys' second straight loss.
• Against Wichita State, senior guard Lindy Waters III finished with 11 points to lead the Cowboys... Senior forward Cameron McGriff posted 10 points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds... Freshman guard Chris Harris Jr. and freshman guard Avery Anderson III tied for team-high honors with two assists apiece.
• This season, Isaac Likekele leads Oklahoma State with 13.71 points and 5.0 assists per game, while Waters is a very close second with 13.67 points per contest... Yor Anel ranks third with 11.4 points per game... McGriff is fourth with 10.3 points per contest and averages a team-best 6.3 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Mike Boynton is in his third season at Oklahoma State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Boynton has compiled 40-37 record in his career and at Oklahoma State.
• Boynton is 0-1 against Houston and against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 2004 graduate of South Carolina.
SERIES vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State owns a 12-8 lead in the series history.
• This marks the second straight season these two teams will meet on the hardwood. A year ago, Houston claimed a 63-53 win in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., on Dec. 8, 2018.
• Houston has won two of the last three meetings... Only a 75-60 Oklahoma State win on March 12, 1965, in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional in Manhattan, Kan., prevents a longer Houston streak.
• Series dates back to Feb. 21, 1951, when Oklahoma State posted a 61-52 win in Houston.
at Home: Sunday's game will be the first meeting in Houston since the Cougars enjoyed a 56-54 win during the Lion's Club Tournament in Sam Houston Coliseum on Dec. 16, 1960.
• Houston owns a 5-3 record against Oklahoma State in Houston.
• Houston has won the five games in Houston against Oklahoma State.
• Oklahoma State's last win in Houston was a 64-48 decision on Jan. 25, 1954.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Houston has faced the Cowboys inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPN by clicking here with Mark Neely (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (analysis) and Stefano Fusaro (reporter).
• Fan can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Houston Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analysis) calling. Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
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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