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Sunday, December 8
Columbia, SC
11 A.M.
University of Houston
at
South Carolina
Houston at South Carolina on Sunday
12/6/2019 2:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off vs. Gamecocks at 11 a.m. (CST) Sunday inside Colonial Life Arena
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winners of three of its last four games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it takes on South Carolina at 11 a.m. (CST) Sunday, inside Colonial Life Arena.
The Cougars (4-2) come into this weekend's contest following a gritty 68-60 win over Texas State on Wednesday on Penick Court in the Fertitta Center. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars with 21 points and three assists, while sophomore guard Fabian White Jr. added 15 points with six rebounds.
Without taking a shot from the field, senior center Chris Harris Jr. had a tremendous impact in the win. The Houston native grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, including seven off the offensive glass, and swatted six shots – all in the second half – to lead the Cougars to the win.
This season, Grimes, leads the Cougars and is tied for fifth in the league with 16.8 points per game. The Woodlands, Texas, native is one of five Cougars averaging double-digit points, joining White (12.5 ppg), sophomore guard Nate Hinton (11.2 ppg), junior guard DeJon Jarreau (11.0 ppg) and redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills (10.5 ppg).
Hinton leads the Cougars with 8.8 rebounds per contest and is one of only three players to rank among the league's Top-6 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPNU by clicking here with Richard Cross (play-by-play) and Daymeon Fishback (analysis).
• Fan can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) calling. Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 10:45 a.m. (CST).
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.
SERIES vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina holds a 3-2 lead in the series history.
• Teams have alternated wins and losses in the series history, starting with South Carolina's 88-71 win on Feb. 22, 1971, in Columbia, S.C.
• In most recent meeting, South Carolina enjoyed a 74-70 win during the Tournament of Champions inside Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 1, 1990.
• Series dates back to Feb. 2, 1946, when the Cougars claimed a 62-57 win in Houston.
on Road: Houston has posted an 0-1 record against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.
• In only previous meeting in Columbia, South Carolina claimed an 88-71 win on Feb. 22, 1971, in the first meeting of the series.
• In last non-home meeting, Gamecocks took a 74-70 win in overtime during the Tournament of Champions inside Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 1, 1990.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina has posted a 6-3 record in 2019-20.
• South Carolina is 6-3 when playing in Columbia, S.C., this season.
• In its most recent action, South Carolina claimed an 84-80 win at UMass on Wednesday.
• Against UMass, sophomore guard AJ Lawson led the Gamecocks with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field... Redshirt freshman guard Jermaine Cousinard came off the bench to pour in 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting with a game-high six assists, while sophomore forward Keyshawn Bryant added 13 points in his season debut... Senior forward Maik Kotsar finished with nine points, a team-high nine rebounds and five assists for the Gamecocks.
• This season, Lawson leads South Carolina with 16.6 points per game and is tied with Cousinard for the team lead with 2.9 assists per game... Bryant ranks second with 13.0 points per game, while Cousinard is third with 10.1 points per contest... Kotsar paces the Gamecocks with 6.4 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Frank Martin is in his eighth season at South Carolina and his 13th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Martin has compiled 252-163 record in his career and is 135-109 record at South Carolina.... Previously built a 117-54 record at Kansas State (2007-12).
• Sunday's game will be the first time Martin has faced Houston and Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1993 graduate of FIU.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to take on UT Arlington at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• Game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they take on Oklahoma State at 2 p.m., Dec. 15.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and 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 (4-2) come into this weekend's contest following a gritty 68-60 win over Texas State on Wednesday on Penick Court in the Fertitta Center. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars with 21 points and three assists, while sophomore guard Fabian White Jr. added 15 points with six rebounds.
Without taking a shot from the field, senior center Chris Harris Jr. had a tremendous impact in the win. The Houston native grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, including seven off the offensive glass, and swatted six shots – all in the second half – to lead the Cougars to the win.
This season, Grimes, leads the Cougars and is tied for fifth in the league with 16.8 points per game. The Woodlands, Texas, native is one of five Cougars averaging double-digit points, joining White (12.5 ppg), sophomore guard Nate Hinton (11.2 ppg), junior guard DeJon Jarreau (11.0 ppg) and redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills (10.5 ppg).
Hinton leads the Cougars with 8.8 rebounds per contest and is one of only three players to rank among the league's Top-6 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounds per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPNU by clicking here with Richard Cross (play-by-play) and Daymeon Fishback (analysis).
• Fan can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) calling. Fans also can hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here. The pregame show begins at 10:45 a.m. (CST).
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.
SERIES vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina holds a 3-2 lead in the series history.
• Teams have alternated wins and losses in the series history, starting with South Carolina's 88-71 win on Feb. 22, 1971, in Columbia, S.C.
• In most recent meeting, South Carolina enjoyed a 74-70 win during the Tournament of Champions inside Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 1, 1990.
• Series dates back to Feb. 2, 1946, when the Cougars claimed a 62-57 win in Houston.
on Road: Houston has posted an 0-1 record against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.
• In only previous meeting in Columbia, South Carolina claimed an 88-71 win on Feb. 22, 1971, in the first meeting of the series.
• In last non-home meeting, Gamecocks took a 74-70 win in overtime during the Tournament of Champions inside Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 1, 1990.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina has posted a 6-3 record in 2019-20.
• South Carolina is 6-3 when playing in Columbia, S.C., this season.
• In its most recent action, South Carolina claimed an 84-80 win at UMass on Wednesday.
• Against UMass, sophomore guard AJ Lawson led the Gamecocks with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field... Redshirt freshman guard Jermaine Cousinard came off the bench to pour in 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting with a game-high six assists, while sophomore forward Keyshawn Bryant added 13 points in his season debut... Senior forward Maik Kotsar finished with nine points, a team-high nine rebounds and five assists for the Gamecocks.
• This season, Lawson leads South Carolina with 16.6 points per game and is tied with Cousinard for the team lead with 2.9 assists per game... Bryant ranks second with 13.0 points per game, while Cousinard is third with 10.1 points per contest... Kotsar paces the Gamecocks with 6.4 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Frank Martin is in his eighth season at South Carolina and his 13th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Martin has compiled 252-163 record in his career and is 135-109 record at South Carolina.... Previously built a 117-54 record at Kansas State (2007-12).
• Sunday's game will be the first time Martin has faced Houston and Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his career.
• 1993 graduate of FIU.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to take on UT Arlington at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• Game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they take on Oklahoma State at 2 p.m., Dec. 15.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and 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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