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Friday, November 27
Houston
2 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Boise State
PREVIEW – Houston Back to Work vs. Boise State
11/26/2020 2:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
No. 17/18 Cougars meet Broncos at 2 p.m., in Fertitta Center in first meeting in Houston
HOUSTON – After a big season-opening win, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it meets Boise State at 2 p.m., Friday, inside the Fertitta Center in the first game of the Southwest Showcase.
No. 17/18 Houston enters the game following am 89-45 victory over Lamar on Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser drained a Fertitta Center-record seven 3-pointers on the way to 25 points to lead the Cougars.
In addition Sasser tied the UH single-game record for 3-point field goal percentage (.778) and set the Fertitta Center record for overall field goal percentage (.818).
Sasser wasn't the only Cougar to shine against the Cardinals. Freshman guard Tramon Mark added 22 points with a game-high-tying eight rebounds in his collegiate debut. It was the third-highest points total for a true Houston freshman and the most points scored in a debut since Lamar Roberson finished with 25 points against Florida Tech to start the 2005-06 season.
Friday's game is part of a busy stretch for the Cougars, who will play three games on the first five days of the season. Following Friday's game, Houston hits the road to meet No. 14/13 Texas Tech at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, for the final game of the Southwest Showcase.
With Friday's win, senior forward/center Brison Gresham became the first Cougar to compete in 30 wins inside the Fertitta Center. The New Orleans native broke out of a tie with guard Nate Hinton (2018-20) and senior forward Fabian White Jr., who is sitting out the 2020-21 season as a redshirt after suffering a knee injury in the offseason.
GAMEDAY PROTOCOLS
• To create the safest possible environment while combating COVID-19, UH Athletics is encouraging all fans to participate in self-assessment screening prior to attending games this fall. Symptoms include but are not limited to fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches and loss of taste or smell. A link to the self-assessment can be found by clicking here.
• As part of Houston Athletics enhanced safety and cleaning measures, all athletic venues will be regularly sanitized and disinfected in all high-frequency touch points and locations throughout our facilities.
• All fans will be required to wear a mask or proper face guard shield while on University property and inside its venues along with being asked to regularly wash their hands and properly distance themselves when possible.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be in place throughout the entire arena. Plexiglass guards will be located at all points-of-sale, and social distancing markings will be installed to assist with queuing.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Houston great Reid Gettys (analyst) by clicking here.
• Fans can hear Friday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 1:45 p.m.
ABOUT BOISE STATE
• Boise State opens its 2020-21 season against the Cougars on Friday inside the Fertitta Center.
• A year ago, the Broncos posted a 20-12 overall record with an 11-7 mark in the Mountain West.
• Boise State tied for fifth in the final Mountain West standings.
• Senior guard Derrick Alston Jr. is the Broncos' leading player after averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game a year ago... Senior forward Abu Kigab averaged 11.1 points per game as one of four Broncos in double-digit points in 2019-20.
• Head Coach Leon Rice is in his 11th season at Boise State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Rice has built a 199-127 record as a collegiate head coach during his career
• Price has compiled a 1-0 record against Houston during his career.
• Price is 1-0 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1986 graduate of Washington State.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars hit the road for the first time in 2020-21 to take on #14/13 Texas Tech at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Southwest Showcase finale.
• Sunday's game won't be the first time in 2020-21 that the Cougars compete inside Dickies Arena.
• Houston enters the postseason inside Dickies Arena when it tees off in the American Athletic Conference Championship on March 11-14, 2021.
• The Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to South Carolina at 7 p.m., Dec. 5.
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
No. 17/18 Houston enters the game following am 89-45 victory over Lamar on Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser drained a Fertitta Center-record seven 3-pointers on the way to 25 points to lead the Cougars.
In addition Sasser tied the UH single-game record for 3-point field goal percentage (.778) and set the Fertitta Center record for overall field goal percentage (.818).
Sasser wasn't the only Cougar to shine against the Cardinals. Freshman guard Tramon Mark added 22 points with a game-high-tying eight rebounds in his collegiate debut. It was the third-highest points total for a true Houston freshman and the most points scored in a debut since Lamar Roberson finished with 25 points against Florida Tech to start the 2005-06 season.
Friday's game is part of a busy stretch for the Cougars, who will play three games on the first five days of the season. Following Friday's game, Houston hits the road to meet No. 14/13 Texas Tech at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, for the final game of the Southwest Showcase.
With Friday's win, senior forward/center Brison Gresham became the first Cougar to compete in 30 wins inside the Fertitta Center. The New Orleans native broke out of a tie with guard Nate Hinton (2018-20) and senior forward Fabian White Jr., who is sitting out the 2020-21 season as a redshirt after suffering a knee injury in the offseason.
GAMEDAY PROTOCOLS
• To create the safest possible environment while combating COVID-19, UH Athletics is encouraging all fans to participate in self-assessment screening prior to attending games this fall. Symptoms include but are not limited to fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches and loss of taste or smell. A link to the self-assessment can be found by clicking here.
• As part of Houston Athletics enhanced safety and cleaning measures, all athletic venues will be regularly sanitized and disinfected in all high-frequency touch points and locations throughout our facilities.
• All fans will be required to wear a mask or proper face guard shield while on University property and inside its venues along with being asked to regularly wash their hands and properly distance themselves when possible.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be in place throughout the entire arena. Plexiglass guards will be located at all points-of-sale, and social distancing markings will be installed to assist with queuing.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Houston great Reid Gettys (analyst) by clicking here.
• Fans can hear Friday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 1:45 p.m.
ABOUT BOISE STATE
• Boise State opens its 2020-21 season against the Cougars on Friday inside the Fertitta Center.
• A year ago, the Broncos posted a 20-12 overall record with an 11-7 mark in the Mountain West.
• Boise State tied for fifth in the final Mountain West standings.
• Senior guard Derrick Alston Jr. is the Broncos' leading player after averaging 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game a year ago... Senior forward Abu Kigab averaged 11.1 points per game as one of four Broncos in double-digit points in 2019-20.
• Head Coach Leon Rice is in his 11th season at Boise State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Rice has built a 199-127 record as a collegiate head coach during his career
• Price has compiled a 1-0 record against Houston during his career.
• Price is 1-0 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1986 graduate of Washington State.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars hit the road for the first time in 2020-21 to take on #14/13 Texas Tech at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Southwest Showcase finale.
• Sunday's game won't be the first time in 2020-21 that the Cougars compete inside Dickies Arena.
• Houston enters the postseason inside Dickies Arena when it tees off in the American Athletic Conference Championship on March 11-14, 2021.
• The Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to South Carolina at 7 p.m., Dec. 5.
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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