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Houston Opens Diamond Head Classic vs. Portland
7/11/2019 2:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars learn complete bracket of tournament, which airs on ESPN family of networks
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program will face Portland at 2 p.m. (CT), Dec. 22, on ESPNU to open the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
ESPN Events revealed the complete tournament bracket and matchups Thursday. The tournament features the Cougars, Portland, Georgia Tech, Boise State, UTEP, Washington, Ball State and host Hawai'i with 12 games played over three days.
Houston owns a 4-0 lead in the all-time series against Portland. However, the meeting in Hawai'i will be the first time the Cougars have faced the Pilots since an 88-63 win on Dec. 21, 1984, in the Kettle Classic inside the former Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston.
Following the game against Portland, the Cougars meet Georgia Tech or Boise State on Dec. 23, depending on the First-Round results. Houston closes out its stay in the Aloha State on Christmas against UTEP, Washington, Ball State or Hawai'i contingent on the previous results.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
This is the latest addition to the Cougars' non-conference schedule. Earlier this week, the Cougars announced they will face South Carolina on Dec. 8 in Columbia, S.C., as part of the American Athletic Conference's non-conference scheduling alliance with the Southeastern Conference.
In The American play, the Cougars recently learned they will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Tulsa, UConn, USF and Wichita State in home-and-away games. Houston will meet Tulane and UCF in home games inside the Fertitta Center only while squaring off at ECU and at Temple in road games only.
The team's non-conference schedule will be announced soon with game times and broadcasting networks all coming at a later date.
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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.
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ESPN Events revealed the complete tournament bracket and matchups Thursday. The tournament features the Cougars, Portland, Georgia Tech, Boise State, UTEP, Washington, Ball State and host Hawai'i with 12 games played over three days.
Houston owns a 4-0 lead in the all-time series against Portland. However, the meeting in Hawai'i will be the first time the Cougars have faced the Pilots since an 88-63 win on Dec. 21, 1984, in the Kettle Classic inside the former Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston.
Following the game against Portland, the Cougars meet Georgia Tech or Boise State on Dec. 23, depending on the First-Round results. Houston closes out its stay in the Aloha State on Christmas against UTEP, Washington, Ball State or Hawai'i contingent on the previous results.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
| Sunday, Dec. 22 | Time (CT) | Game | Network |
| 2 p.m. | Houston vs. Portland | ESPNU | |
| 4 p.m. | Georgia Tech vs. Boise State | ESPNU | |
| 8:30 p.m. | UTEP vs. Washington | ESPN2 | |
| 10:30 p.m. | Ball State vs. Hawai'i | ESPN | |
| Monday, Dec. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | Semifinal #1 | ESPNU |
| 6 p.m. | Consolation #1 | ESPN2 | |
| 10 p.m. | Semifinal #2 | ESPNU | |
| 12:30 a.m. | Consolation #2 | ESPN2 | |
| Tuesday, Dec. 25 | 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. | 7th Place Game | ESPNU |
| 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. | 5th Place Game | ESPNU | |
| 5:30 p.m. | 3rd Place Game | ESPN2 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Championship | ESPN2 |
This is the latest addition to the Cougars' non-conference schedule. Earlier this week, the Cougars announced they will face South Carolina on Dec. 8 in Columbia, S.C., as part of the American Athletic Conference's non-conference scheduling alliance with the Southeastern Conference.
In The American play, the Cougars recently learned they will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Tulsa, UConn, USF and Wichita State in home-and-away games. Houston will meet Tulane and UCF in home games inside the Fertitta Center only while squaring off at ECU and at Temple in road games only.
The team's non-conference schedule will be announced soon with game times and broadcasting networks all coming at a later date.
BUY 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $175. Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets any time at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
Fans who would like to be contacted about ticket options should fill out an interest form or click here.
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, 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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