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Wednesday, February 19
Houston
8 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Tulsa
#22 Houston Faces Tulsa on Wednesday
2/18/2020 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off vs. Golden Hurricane at 8 p.m., Wednesday, inside Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – Two of the American Athletic Conference's Top-3 teams will square off Wednesday night when the University of Houston Men's Basketball program plays host to Tulsa at 8 p.m., inside the Fertitta Center.
The 22nd-ranked Cougars have posted a 20-6 overall record and are 10-3 in American play to tie for the league lead with Cincinnati. Tulsa stands a half game back with a 9-3 conference record.
Houston enters this week's game following a tough 73-72 loss in overtime at SMU on Saturday. Against the Mustangs, freshman guard Marcus Sasser drained three free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation to force the extra period and finished with a career-high 26 points.
Sasser became the fourth different Cougar to record a 20-point game this season.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills returned to the team lead with 12.4 points per game and moved into the Top-10 on the Cougars' Top-10 scoring list with 322 points to date. The Arden, N.C., native is looking to become only the second freshman in school history to lead the Cougars in scoring for a season.
Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes is a close second with 12.3 points per game, while sophomore guard Nate Hinton is third with 10.3 points per contest. Hinton also leads the Cougars with 9.0 rebounds per game and ranks among The American's Top-5 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
This marks the fifth straight season in which Houston Men's Basketball has won 20+ games, a first in program history.
The Cougars have only three more home games inside the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center. Following Wednesday's game, Houston meets Cincinnati (1 p.m., Sunday, March 1) and Memphis (11 a.m., Sunday, March 8).
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.
ABOUT TULSA
• Tulsa has posted a 17-8 record in 2019-20 with a 9-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Golden Hurricane stand in third in the latest American standings.
• Tulsa has won its last two games and eight of its last 10.
• Tulsa is 5-5 in road games this season with a 4-2 mark in American play
• Through Feb. 16, Tulsa stands at No. 82 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 81 in KenPom and at No. 85 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Tulsa claimed a 56-48 win at USF on Saturday afternoon... Golden Hurricane limited the Bulls to 11 first-half points, tying the conference record.
• Against USF, guard Brandon Rachal led all players with 18 points and tied for game-high honors with six rebounds... Guard Lawson Korita added 10 points and tied with Rachal with six rebounds.
• This season, Rachal leads Tulsa with 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game... Martins Igbanu stands second with 12.8 points per contest, while Jeriah Horne is third with 11.0 points per game... Elijah Joiner leads the Golden Hurricane with 3.2 assists per game.
• Head Coach Frank Haith is in his sixth season at SMU and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Haith has built a 294-203 record as a collegiate head coach during his career and is 112-74 at Tulsa... Previously built a 129-101 record at Miami (Fla.) (2004-11) and a 53-28 mark at Missouri (2011-14).
• Haith has compiled a 5-6 record against Houston during his career with all 11 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa tenure.
• Haith is 5-6 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers with all 11 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa and Sampson's Houston tenures.
• 1988 graduate of Kansas State.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPNU or by clicking here with Jon Meterparel (play-by-play) and Sean Harrington (analyst).
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston returns to the road to take on Memphis at 1 p.m., Saturday, inside FedExForum.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• Will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Tigers (11 a.m. • March 8 • Fertitta Center).
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Cincinnati (Noon • March 1 • Fertitta Center).
• Bearcats took a 64-62 win inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Feb. 1.
• Game will air on ESPN 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 22nd-ranked Cougars have posted a 20-6 overall record and are 10-3 in American play to tie for the league lead with Cincinnati. Tulsa stands a half game back with a 9-3 conference record.
Houston enters this week's game following a tough 73-72 loss in overtime at SMU on Saturday. Against the Mustangs, freshman guard Marcus Sasser drained three free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation to force the extra period and finished with a career-high 26 points.
Sasser became the fourth different Cougar to record a 20-point game this season.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills returned to the team lead with 12.4 points per game and moved into the Top-10 on the Cougars' Top-10 scoring list with 322 points to date. The Arden, N.C., native is looking to become only the second freshman in school history to lead the Cougars in scoring for a season.
Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes is a close second with 12.3 points per game, while sophomore guard Nate Hinton is third with 10.3 points per contest. Hinton also leads the Cougars with 9.0 rebounds per game and ranks among The American's Top-5 leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
This marks the fifth straight season in which Houston Men's Basketball has won 20+ games, a first in program history.
The Cougars have only three more home games inside the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center. Following Wednesday's game, Houston meets Cincinnati (1 p.m., Sunday, March 1) and Memphis (11 a.m., Sunday, March 8).
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.
ABOUT TULSA
• Tulsa has posted a 17-8 record in 2019-20 with a 9-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Golden Hurricane stand in third in the latest American standings.
• Tulsa has won its last two games and eight of its last 10.
• Tulsa is 5-5 in road games this season with a 4-2 mark in American play
• Through Feb. 16, Tulsa stands at No. 82 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 81 in KenPom and at No. 85 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Tulsa claimed a 56-48 win at USF on Saturday afternoon... Golden Hurricane limited the Bulls to 11 first-half points, tying the conference record.
• Against USF, guard Brandon Rachal led all players with 18 points and tied for game-high honors with six rebounds... Guard Lawson Korita added 10 points and tied with Rachal with six rebounds.
• This season, Rachal leads Tulsa with 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game... Martins Igbanu stands second with 12.8 points per contest, while Jeriah Horne is third with 11.0 points per game... Elijah Joiner leads the Golden Hurricane with 3.2 assists per game.
• Head Coach Frank Haith is in his sixth season at SMU and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Haith has built a 294-203 record as a collegiate head coach during his career and is 112-74 at Tulsa... Previously built a 129-101 record at Miami (Fla.) (2004-11) and a 53-28 mark at Missouri (2011-14).
• Haith has compiled a 5-6 record against Houston during his career with all 11 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa tenure.
• Haith is 5-6 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers with all 11 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa and Sampson's Houston tenures.
• 1988 graduate of Kansas State.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPNU or by clicking here with Jon Meterparel (play-by-play) and Sean Harrington (analyst).
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston returns to the road to take on Memphis at 1 p.m., Saturday, inside FedExForum.
• Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and TuneIn app.
• Will be the first of two regular-season meetings against the Tigers (11 a.m. • March 8 • Fertitta Center).
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Cincinnati (Noon • March 1 • Fertitta Center).
• Bearcats took a 64-62 win inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Feb. 1.
• Game will air on ESPN 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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