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Sunday, January 26
Houston
1 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
USF
Houston Hosts USF in Fertitta Center on Sunday
1/25/2020 9:13:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars meet Bulls at 1 p.m., after come-from-behind win over UConn on Thursday
HOUSTON – Fresh off a thrilling, come-from-behind victory, the University of Houston Men's Basketball team returns to program when it plays host to American Athletic Conference rival USF at 1 p.m., Sunday, inside the Fertitta Center.
No. 25/24 Houston enters this weekend's game following a 63-59 win over UConn on Thursday in Houston. Trailing 50-44 with less than five minutes remaining, the Cougars outscored the Huskies 19-9 for the rest of the way to seize a 63-59 win.
It was Houston's fourth straight win against the Huskies and the seventh in the last eight games. Houston also maintained its place atop The American standings, tying with Tulsa at 5-1.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills led all players with 20 points, while junior point guard DeJon Jarreau flirted with a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. The Houston duo combined to scored the Cougars' last 28 points during the final 11:41 of the game.
With his scoring effort, Mills moved into the team's scoring lead with 13.0 points per game. Guard Rob Williams is the only Cougar freshman to lead the team in scoring for a season with 16.3 points per game in 1979-80.
Jarreau recorded his second double-double of the season after finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds in Houston's win at No. 16/16 Wichita State on Jan. 18. The New Orleans native leads the Cougars with 3.7 assists per game.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by calling 713-462-6647, by visiting 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 following the appropriate links from the right column.
COACHES vs. CANCER SUITS & SNEAKERS WEEK
Fans are invited to join with Sampson and his staff as they wear sneakers for both home game this week during Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers Week.
By wearing sneakers, Sampson and the Cougars hope to raise awareness and funds while encouraging fans to educate themselves about cancer prevention.
This season, Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers games will support childhood cancer research, services and awareness as well as promote cancer prevention efforts targeting children.
For more information or to make a donation, fans can visit suitsandsneakers.org.
ABOUT USF
• USF has posted an 8-11 record in 2019-20 with a 1-3 record in American Athletic Conference play... Bulls are 12th in the latest American standings.
• USF has lost its last four games and five of its last six... Only a 75-60 win over UConn in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 7 prevents a longer streak
• USF is 0-3 in road games this season with all three losses in American Athletic Conference play.
• Through Jan. 23, USF stands at No. 143 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 139 in KenPom and at No. 128 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, USF dropped a 56-43 decision to Wichita State on Tuesday in Tampa.
• Against Wichita State, junior guard David Collins led the Bulls with 14 points, thanks to 8-of-12 shooting from the free throw line and three assists... Sophomore guard Ezacuras Dawson added 14 points with a team-high five rebounds.
• This season, Collins leads the Bulls with 14.7 points per game... Senior guard Laquincy Rideau stands second with 12.2 points per game and leads the team with 4.3 assists per contest... Sophomore forward Michael Durr is tops with 6.2 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Brian Gregory is in his third season at USF and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Gregory has built a 290-227 record during his career as a collegiate head coach and is 42-47 in his career at USF... Previously built a 76-86 record at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and a 172-94 mark at Dayton (2003-11).
• Gregory has compiled a 1-4 record against Houston during his career... Includes an 0-4 mark as USF's head coach and a 1-0 record with Georgia Tech.
• Gregory is 1-4 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers... Is 0-4 against Sampson as USF's head coach and was 1-0 during his Georgia Tech stint.
• 1990 graduate of Oakland.
SERIES vs. USF
• Houston owns a 9-5 lead in the series.
• Sunday's game will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Bulls (6 p.m. (CST) • Wednesday, Feb. 12 • Yuengling Center • Tampa, Fla.).
• Houston has won the last five games and seven of the last eight against USF... Only a 71-62 loss inside Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston on Jan. 23, 2016, prevents a longer streak.
• Houston swept the 2018-19 regular-season series, taking a 71-59 win in the Fertitta Center in the most recent meeting (Jan. 23, 2019) and earning a 69-60 victory in Tampa, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2019).
• This marks the seventh straight season Houston will face USF as American Athletic Conference rivals... Teams played at least once every season from 1996-97 to 2004-05 as Conference USA rivals.
• Series dates back to Dec. 29, 1989, with an 87-78 Houston win in the Holiday Classic in Tampa, Fla.
at Home: Houston owns a 9-5 lead in the series in Houston.
• Cougars have won the last two games against USF in Houston and eight of the last nine... Only a 71-62 loss in Hofheinz Pavilion on Jan. 23, 2016, prevents a longer streak.
• In most recent meeting, Cougars enjoyed a 71-59 victory over the Bulls inside the Fertitta Center on Feb. 23, 2019.
• Houston is 1-0 against USF inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on CBS Sports Network with John Sadak (play-by-play) and Avery Johnson (analyst).
• Fans can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analysis). The pregame show begins at 12:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's contest, Cougars hit the road for a pair of games.
• Brief road swing begins on Wednesday as Cougars take on ECU at 6 p.m. (CST) inside Williams Arena.... Will be the lone regular-season meeting against the Pirates in 2019-20.
• Game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston takes on Cincinnati at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Fifth Third Arena... Will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Bearcats (Noon, March 1, Fertitta Center)
• 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.
No. 25/24 Houston enters this weekend's game following a 63-59 win over UConn on Thursday in Houston. Trailing 50-44 with less than five minutes remaining, the Cougars outscored the Huskies 19-9 for the rest of the way to seize a 63-59 win.
It was Houston's fourth straight win against the Huskies and the seventh in the last eight games. Houston also maintained its place atop The American standings, tying with Tulsa at 5-1.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills led all players with 20 points, while junior point guard DeJon Jarreau flirted with a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. The Houston duo combined to scored the Cougars' last 28 points during the final 11:41 of the game.
With his scoring effort, Mills moved into the team's scoring lead with 13.0 points per game. Guard Rob Williams is the only Cougar freshman to lead the team in scoring for a season with 16.3 points per game in 1979-80.
Jarreau recorded his second double-double of the season after finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds in Houston's win at No. 16/16 Wichita State on Jan. 18. The New Orleans native leads the Cougars with 3.7 assists per game.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets by calling 713-462-6647, by visiting 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 following the appropriate links from the right column.
COACHES vs. CANCER SUITS & SNEAKERS WEEKFans are invited to join with Sampson and his staff as they wear sneakers for both home game this week during Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers Week.
By wearing sneakers, Sampson and the Cougars hope to raise awareness and funds while encouraging fans to educate themselves about cancer prevention.
This season, Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers games will support childhood cancer research, services and awareness as well as promote cancer prevention efforts targeting children.
For more information or to make a donation, fans can visit suitsandsneakers.org.
ABOUT USF
• USF has posted an 8-11 record in 2019-20 with a 1-3 record in American Athletic Conference play... Bulls are 12th in the latest American standings.
• USF has lost its last four games and five of its last six... Only a 75-60 win over UConn in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 7 prevents a longer streak
• USF is 0-3 in road games this season with all three losses in American Athletic Conference play.
• Through Jan. 23, USF stands at No. 143 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 139 in KenPom and at No. 128 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, USF dropped a 56-43 decision to Wichita State on Tuesday in Tampa.
• Against Wichita State, junior guard David Collins led the Bulls with 14 points, thanks to 8-of-12 shooting from the free throw line and three assists... Sophomore guard Ezacuras Dawson added 14 points with a team-high five rebounds.
• This season, Collins leads the Bulls with 14.7 points per game... Senior guard Laquincy Rideau stands second with 12.2 points per game and leads the team with 4.3 assists per contest... Sophomore forward Michael Durr is tops with 6.2 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Brian Gregory is in his third season at USF and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Gregory has built a 290-227 record during his career as a collegiate head coach and is 42-47 in his career at USF... Previously built a 76-86 record at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and a 172-94 mark at Dayton (2003-11).
• Gregory has compiled a 1-4 record against Houston during his career... Includes an 0-4 mark as USF's head coach and a 1-0 record with Georgia Tech.
• Gregory is 1-4 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers... Is 0-4 against Sampson as USF's head coach and was 1-0 during his Georgia Tech stint.
• 1990 graduate of Oakland.
SERIES vs. USF
• Houston owns a 9-5 lead in the series.
• Sunday's game will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Bulls (6 p.m. (CST) • Wednesday, Feb. 12 • Yuengling Center • Tampa, Fla.).
• Houston has won the last five games and seven of the last eight against USF... Only a 71-62 loss inside Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston on Jan. 23, 2016, prevents a longer streak.
• Houston swept the 2018-19 regular-season series, taking a 71-59 win in the Fertitta Center in the most recent meeting (Jan. 23, 2019) and earning a 69-60 victory in Tampa, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2019).
• This marks the seventh straight season Houston will face USF as American Athletic Conference rivals... Teams played at least once every season from 1996-97 to 2004-05 as Conference USA rivals.
• Series dates back to Dec. 29, 1989, with an 87-78 Houston win in the Holiday Classic in Tampa, Fla.
at Home: Houston owns a 9-5 lead in the series in Houston.
• Cougars have won the last two games against USF in Houston and eight of the last nine... Only a 71-62 loss in Hofheinz Pavilion on Jan. 23, 2016, prevents a longer streak.
• In most recent meeting, Cougars enjoyed a 71-59 victory over the Bulls inside the Fertitta Center on Feb. 23, 2019.
• Houston is 1-0 against USF inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on CBS Sports Network with John Sadak (play-by-play) and Avery Johnson (analyst).
• Fans can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analysis). The pregame show begins at 12:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's contest, Cougars hit the road for a pair of games.
• Brief road swing begins on Wednesday as Cougars take on ECU at 6 p.m. (CST) inside Williams Arena.... Will be the lone regular-season meeting against the Pirates in 2019-20.
• Game will air on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston takes on Cincinnati at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Fifth Third Arena... Will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Bearcats (Noon, March 1, Fertitta Center)
• 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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