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Wednesday, December 25
Honolulu
7:30 P.M.
University of Houston
vs
Washington
Houston Competes for Title at Diamond Head Classic
12/24/2019 4:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off vs. No. 21/20 Washington at 7:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday from Honolulu
HONOLULU – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program closes out its non-conference schedule and looks to do so with a tournament championship when it faces Washington at 7:30 p.m. (CST) Wednesday in the championship game of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center.
The Cougars enter the Christmas title game following a 70-59 win over Georgia Tech on Monday. For the second straight game, sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars, pouring in a game-high 26 points, including 23 in the first half alone.
Through the first two games of the tournament, The Woodlands, Texas, native is averaging 22.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while hitting 65.4 percent of his shots from the field, including 50 percent from the 3-point line.
Junior forward Fabian White Jr. scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds against the Yellow Jackets for his first double-double of the season. The Atascocita, Texas, native is averaging 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game at the Diamond Head Classic.
Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced the Huskies since the 2004-05 season.
Houston enters the game as one nation's premier rebounding teams. The Cougars rank second nationally with a 12.2 rebounding margin, are third with 43.4 rebounds per game and rank fourth with 14.9 offensive boards per contest.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton is the only player rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-4 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds. The Gastonia, N.C., native is tied for third in the league with 2.9 offensive rebounds per game and ranks third with 6.4 defensive rebounds per contest.
PLAYING on CHRISTMAS
Wednesday's game will be only the third time Houston has competed on Christmas Day during the program's history. The Cougars have posted a 2-0 record on that day.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 by clicking here with Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and Cory Alexander (analysis).
• Fan can hear Wednesday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play). The pregame show begins at 3:15 p.m. (CST).
ABOUT WASHINGTON
• Washington has posted a 10-2 record in 2019-20... Huskies have won their last three games and eight of their last nine... Only an 83-76 loss to Gonzaga on Dec. 8 prevents a longer streak
• Washington is 3-1 at neutral sites this season.
• In its most recent action, Washington claimed a 72-61 win over host Hawai'i on Monday to advance to the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship game.
• Against Hawai'i, Washington raced out to a 37-22 lead at halftime and never looked back.. Freshman forward Isaiah Stewart led all players with 26 points on 13-of-21 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds... Sophomore guard Quade Green added 11 points with a team-high seven assists, while junior forward Nahziah Carter finished with 10 points, five rebounds and a pair of steals.... Freshman forward Jaden McDaniels added nine points and tied for the team-lead with 13 rebounds.
• This season, Stewart leads Washington with 18.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game... McDaniels stands second with 14.7 points per game and leads the team with 3.3 assists per contest... Carter ranks third with 13.3 points per game and Green stands fourth with 11.5 points per game.
• Head Coach Mike Hopkins is in his third season at Washington and in his fourth season as a collegiate head coach.
• Hopkins has compiled a 62-29 record during his career, including a 58-24 mark with Washington... Compiled a 4-5 record as Syracuse's interim head coach during the 2015-16 season.
• Wednesday's game will be the first time Hopkins has faced Houston or Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1993 graduate of Syracuse.
SERIES vs. WASHINGTON
• Washington owns a 5-2 lead in the series history.
• Huskies won the most recent meeting and three of the last four games. Only a 79-64 Houston win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 20, 2003, prevents a longer streak.
• In most recent meeting, Washington claimed a 110-63 win inside Bank of America Arena in Seattle on Dec. 24, 2004... Was the biggest loss in Houston history.
• Series dates back to Dec. 12, 1958, when Washington claimed a 68-62 win in Seattle... Huskies won a second straight game the next day in a 59-55 decision.
at Neutral Site: Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Washington at a neutral site.
at Regular-Season Tournament: Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Washington in a regular-season tournament.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's championship game, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they host UCF at 6 p.m., Jan. 3, inside the Fertitta Center.
• Game can be seen on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Cougars hit the road to take on Temple at 6 p.m. (CST), Jan. 7, inside the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
• Game can be seen on CBS Sports Network and 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 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 the Christmas title game following a 70-59 win over Georgia Tech on Monday. For the second straight game, sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars, pouring in a game-high 26 points, including 23 in the first half alone.
Through the first two games of the tournament, The Woodlands, Texas, native is averaging 22.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while hitting 65.4 percent of his shots from the field, including 50 percent from the 3-point line.
Junior forward Fabian White Jr. scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds against the Yellow Jackets for his first double-double of the season. The Atascocita, Texas, native is averaging 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game at the Diamond Head Classic.
Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced the Huskies since the 2004-05 season.
Houston enters the game as one nation's premier rebounding teams. The Cougars rank second nationally with a 12.2 rebounding margin, are third with 43.4 rebounds per game and rank fourth with 14.9 offensive boards per contest.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton is the only player rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-4 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds. The Gastonia, N.C., native is tied for third in the league with 2.9 offensive rebounds per game and ranks third with 6.4 defensive rebounds per contest.
PLAYING on CHRISTMAS
Wednesday's game will be only the third time Houston has competed on Christmas Day during the program's history. The Cougars have posted a 2-0 record on that day.
| Date | Result | Opponent | Note |
| Dec. 25, 1983 | W, 76-73 | vs. #10/8 Louisville | Chaminade Classic (Honolulu) |
| Dec. 25, 1979 | W, 94-81 | at Alaska-Anchorage |
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 by clicking here with Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play) and Cory Alexander (analysis).
• Fan can hear Wednesday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play). The pregame show begins at 3:15 p.m. (CST).
ABOUT WASHINGTON
• Washington has posted a 10-2 record in 2019-20... Huskies have won their last three games and eight of their last nine... Only an 83-76 loss to Gonzaga on Dec. 8 prevents a longer streak
• Washington is 3-1 at neutral sites this season.
• In its most recent action, Washington claimed a 72-61 win over host Hawai'i on Monday to advance to the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship game.
• Against Hawai'i, Washington raced out to a 37-22 lead at halftime and never looked back.. Freshman forward Isaiah Stewart led all players with 26 points on 13-of-21 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds... Sophomore guard Quade Green added 11 points with a team-high seven assists, while junior forward Nahziah Carter finished with 10 points, five rebounds and a pair of steals.... Freshman forward Jaden McDaniels added nine points and tied for the team-lead with 13 rebounds.
• This season, Stewart leads Washington with 18.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game... McDaniels stands second with 14.7 points per game and leads the team with 3.3 assists per contest... Carter ranks third with 13.3 points per game and Green stands fourth with 11.5 points per game.
• Head Coach Mike Hopkins is in his third season at Washington and in his fourth season as a collegiate head coach.
• Hopkins has compiled a 62-29 record during his career, including a 58-24 mark with Washington... Compiled a 4-5 record as Syracuse's interim head coach during the 2015-16 season.
• Wednesday's game will be the first time Hopkins has faced Houston or Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1993 graduate of Syracuse.
SERIES vs. WASHINGTON
• Washington owns a 5-2 lead in the series history.
• Huskies won the most recent meeting and three of the last four games. Only a 79-64 Houston win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 20, 2003, prevents a longer streak.
• In most recent meeting, Washington claimed a 110-63 win inside Bank of America Arena in Seattle on Dec. 24, 2004... Was the biggest loss in Houston history.
• Series dates back to Dec. 12, 1958, when Washington claimed a 68-62 win in Seattle... Huskies won a second straight game the next day in a 59-55 decision.
at Neutral Site: Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Washington at a neutral site.
at Regular-Season Tournament: Wednesday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Washington in a regular-season tournament.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's championship game, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they host UCF at 6 p.m., Jan. 3, inside the Fertitta Center.
• Game can be seen on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Cougars hit the road to take on Temple at 6 p.m. (CST), Jan. 7, inside the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
• Game can be seen on CBS Sports Network and 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 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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