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Saturday, February 22
Memphis, Tenn.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
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Memphis
#22 Houston Faces Memphis on Saturday
2/21/2020 9:39:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off vs. Tigers at 1 p.m., Saturday, inside FedExForum
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In the first battle of the preseason favorites this season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program meets Memphis at 1 p.m., Saturday, inside FedExForum.
Both teams earned 113 points to finish in a tie atop the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll in October. The two schools wrap up the regular season inside the Fertitta Center at 11 a.m., Sunday, March 8.
The 22nd-ranked Cougars enter this weekend's game following an impressive 76-43 win over Tulsa on Wednesday night inside the Fertitta Center. One game after freshman guard Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 26 points in an overtime loss at SMU, redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills set his personal best with 27 points to lead the Cougars over the Golden Hurricane.
Mills scored 22 of his points in the second half, including each of Houston's first 19 to begin the final period.
With his point total, Mills holds the team lead with 12.9 points per game. His scoring average ranks fourth in Houston freshman single-season history. The Arden, N.C., native needs only eight points to move past Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler into seventh among the Houston freshman single-season scoring leaders.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton scored 15 points against Tulsa – thanks to a Fertitta Center-record 10-of-10 performance from the free throw line – and grabbed six rebounds. The Gastonia, N.C, native leads the Cougars and ranks fourth in The American with 8.9 rebounds per game.
As he begins the homestretch of his final collegiate season, senior center Chris Harris Jr. leads the Cougars and ranks second in the league with 2.1 blocks per game. The Houston native and Madison High School product is also tied for fifth in The American with 2.7 offensive rebounds per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN2 or by clicking here with Rich Hollenberg (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst).
• Fans can hear Saturday'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 12:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
ABOUT MEMPHIS
• Memphis has posted an 18-8 record in 2019-20 with a 7-6 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Tigers stand in sixth in the latest American standings.
• In its most recent action, Memphis claimed a 77-73 win over ECU inside FedExForum in Memphis on Wednesday to end a three-game losing streak.
• Memphis is 13-3 in home games this season with a 5-2 mark in American play.
• Through Feb. 20, Memphis stands at No. 63 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 72 in KenPom and at No. 68 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Memphis held off a second-half comeback by ECU to take a 77-73 win inside FedExForum on Wednesday evening.
• Against ECU, freshman forward Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds with a pair of blocked shots to lead the Tigers... Freshman guard Boogie Ellis added 17 points with four 3-pointers.
• This season, Achiuwa leads the Tigers with 15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game... Freshman forward D.J. Jeffries stands second with 10.8 points per game, while freshman guard Lester Quinones is fourth with 10.6 points per contest... Sophomore guard Alex Lomax leads the team with 4.3 assists per game.
• Head Coach Penny Hardaway is in his second season at Memphis and as a collegiate head coach.
• Hardaway has built a 40-22 record at Memphis during his career.
• Hardaway has compiled an 0-2 record against Houston during his career.
• Hardaway is 0-2 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2003 graduate of Memphis.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Cincinnati (Noon • Sunday, 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.
• From there, Cougars play their final regular-season road game of the season when they meet UConn at 6 p.m. (CST) Thursday, March 5, inside Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.
• Game will air on CBS Sports Network and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
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.
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.
Both teams earned 113 points to finish in a tie atop the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll in October. The two schools wrap up the regular season inside the Fertitta Center at 11 a.m., Sunday, March 8.
The 22nd-ranked Cougars enter this weekend's game following an impressive 76-43 win over Tulsa on Wednesday night inside the Fertitta Center. One game after freshman guard Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 26 points in an overtime loss at SMU, redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills set his personal best with 27 points to lead the Cougars over the Golden Hurricane.
Mills scored 22 of his points in the second half, including each of Houston's first 19 to begin the final period.
With his point total, Mills holds the team lead with 12.9 points per game. His scoring average ranks fourth in Houston freshman single-season history. The Arden, N.C., native needs only eight points to move past Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler into seventh among the Houston freshman single-season scoring leaders.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton scored 15 points against Tulsa – thanks to a Fertitta Center-record 10-of-10 performance from the free throw line – and grabbed six rebounds. The Gastonia, N.C, native leads the Cougars and ranks fourth in The American with 8.9 rebounds per game.
As he begins the homestretch of his final collegiate season, senior center Chris Harris Jr. leads the Cougars and ranks second in the league with 2.1 blocks per game. The Houston native and Madison High School product is also tied for fifth in The American with 2.7 offensive rebounds per game.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN2 or by clicking here with Rich Hollenberg (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst).
• Fans can hear Saturday'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 12:45 p.m. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
ABOUT MEMPHIS
• Memphis has posted an 18-8 record in 2019-20 with a 7-6 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Tigers stand in sixth in the latest American standings.
• In its most recent action, Memphis claimed a 77-73 win over ECU inside FedExForum in Memphis on Wednesday to end a three-game losing streak.
• Memphis is 13-3 in home games this season with a 5-2 mark in American play.
• Through Feb. 20, Memphis stands at No. 63 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 72 in KenPom and at No. 68 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Memphis held off a second-half comeback by ECU to take a 77-73 win inside FedExForum on Wednesday evening.
• Against ECU, freshman forward Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds with a pair of blocked shots to lead the Tigers... Freshman guard Boogie Ellis added 17 points with four 3-pointers.
• This season, Achiuwa leads the Tigers with 15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game... Freshman forward D.J. Jeffries stands second with 10.8 points per game, while freshman guard Lester Quinones is fourth with 10.6 points per contest... Sophomore guard Alex Lomax leads the team with 4.3 assists per game.
• Head Coach Penny Hardaway is in his second season at Memphis and as a collegiate head coach.
• Hardaway has built a 40-22 record at Memphis during his career.
• Hardaway has compiled an 0-2 record against Houston during his career.
• Hardaway is 0-2 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2003 graduate of Memphis.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to play host to Cincinnati (Noon • Sunday, 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.
• From there, Cougars play their final regular-season road game of the season when they meet UConn at 6 p.m. (CST) Thursday, March 5, inside Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.
• Game will air on CBS Sports Network and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
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.
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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