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University of Houston
Kentucky
Houston Meets #7/7 Kentucky in Sweet 16
3/27/2019 5:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
No. 11/9 Cougars face Wildcats in NCAA Tournament in Kansas City, Mo., at 9 p.m., Friday
| Time | approx 9 p.m. • Friday, March 29 |
| Location | Sprint Center (18,972) • Kansas City, Mo. |
| Television | TBS Ian Eagle, PxP Jim Spanarkel, analyst Jamie Erdahl, reporter |
| Radio | KPRC 950 AM Pregame show begins at 8:45 p.m. Jeremy Branham, PxP Elvin Hayes, analyst Westwood One Sports Scott Graham, PxP P.J. Carlesimo, analyst |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Game Notes | Houston Notes Kentucky Notes The American Notes |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time in 35 years when it meets No. 7/7 Kentucky at 9 p.m., Friday, inside the Sprint Center.
No. 11/9 Houston earned its ticket to the Tournament's second weekend following a pair of wins over Georgia State and Ohio State in Tulsa. With Sunday's win against the Buckeyes, the Cougars set a school single-season record with their 33rd victory, topping the 1982-83 team's 32 victories.
Against the Buckeyes, senior guard Corey Davis Jr. led the way for Houston with 21 points and added six rebounds with two assists and three steals. Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. added 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting with three rebounds, a game-high five assist and a Houston NCAA Tournament record six steals.
TELEVISION/RADIO
• Friday's game can be seen on TBS or by clicking here with Ian Eagle calling the play-by-play action, Jim Spanarkel providing analysis and Jamie Erdahl reporting from the sidelines.
• Friday's game can be heard on KPRC 950 AM with Jeremy Branham calling the play-by-play action and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes providing analysis.
• Fans also can hear the game live on Westwood One Sports by clicking here with Scott Graham calling the play-by-play action and P.J. Carlesimo providing analysis.
ABOUT THE COUGARS
With his appearance against Ohio State on Sunday, Robinson competed in the 135th game of his career, setting a Houston record. He moved past the 134 games played by Houston great Michael Young (1980-84).
That's not the only place Robinson has put his name in the Houston records book. He also ranks among the Cougars' Top-10 career leaders in games started, conference games started, conference wins, minutes played and assists.
In four years, Robinson has led the Cougars to four straight 20-win seasons and four straight postseason appearances, including NCAA Tournament berths in each of the last two years. He joins Young as the only players in school history with more than 100 wins in their careers.
Davis has been a part of 60 wins in his two years with the Cougars and will finish his career among the program's most prolific 3-point shooters. He became only the sixth player in school history to drain 200 treys in his career and joined Robert McKiver as the only players with multiple seasons with 100+ 3-pointers.
Junior guard Armoni Brooks, who was an All-American Athletic Conference Second-Team selection, ranks fifth in Houston history with 223 3-pointers in his career, including a team-high 115 treys in 2018-19.
FRIDAY WATCH PARTY in FERTITTA CENTER
Fans unable to travel to Kansas City can join their friends during the FREE Academy Sports and Outdoors UH Sweet 16 Watch Party inside the Fertitta Center on Friday night.
Sponsored by KHOU 11 and hosted by KHOU Htown Rush contributor Chinedu Ogu, the Watch Party begins with Fertitta Center doors opening at 6 p.m., Friday. Fans are invited to watch the North Carolina-Auburn game in the first game of the Midwest Regional beginning at 6:30 p.m., Friday, before the Cougars take the court.
Parking will be available in the TDECU Stadium Garage off Holman Street for only $. Fans should enter the Fertitta Center through the Sideline Club entrance off Holman Street.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and fans can buy the latest team apparel at the Fanatics Team Shop in the Sideline Club
Spirit of Houston, Cheer and Cougar Doll members as well as Sasha will be on hand to add more fun to the party.
UP NEXT
• With a win against Kentucky, the Cougars would advance to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time in more than 30 years. There, they would face the winner of (1) North Carolina- (5) Auburn on Sunday inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.
• Time and broadcasting network for that game would be announced at a later date.
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 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.
