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Sunday, March 8
Houston
11 a.m.
University of Houston
vs
Memphis
#21 Houston Closes Regular Season vs. Memphis
3/6/2020 9:17:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Center Chris Harris Jr. & student managers to be honored in Senior Day ceremonies at 10:45 a.m., Sunday
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program closes its regular season schedule when it faces American Athletic Conference rival Memphis at 11 a.m., Sunday, inside the Fertitta Center.
The 21st-ranked Cougars continue to fight for a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship. Houston can clinch at least a share of the league title for the second straight year with a win over Memphis on Sunday AND a Wichita State loss at Tulsa (3 p.m., Sunday, CBS Sports Network).
The Cougars have not won back-to-back regular-season conference titles since 1983-84.
Houston enters the regular-season finale following a tough 77-71 loss at UConn on Thursday night. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars with 24 points and four 3-pointers, while redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills added 20 points and grabbed six rebounds.
With his point total against UConn, Mills stands fourth in Houston freshmen single-season history with 405 points. The Arden, N.C., native needs only five points to move past Danuel House (2012-13) into third in Houston history.
Grimes stands second among the Cougars with 12.0 points per game, while sophomore guard Nate Hinton is third with 10.5 points per contest. Hinton also leads the Cougars and ranks fourth in the league with 8.8 rebounds per game.
SENIOR DAY
Prior to Sunday's game, the Cougars will celebrate Senior Day to honor center Chris Harris Jr., and student managers Charlton Riley and Andrew Tuan.
Fans should be in their seats by 10:45 a.m., Sunday, to enjoy the Senior Day ceremony.
In three years at Houston, Harris has been a part of teams, which have competed in two NCAA Tournaments, including the 2019 Sweet 16, earned one American regular-season title crown and collected 82 victories.
This season, the Houston native ranks among the top American leaders with 59 blocks and set a Fertitta Center record with six blocked shots in a win over Texas State in December 2019.
Harris will graduate in May with his bachelor's degree in health.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on CBS with Houston great Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analysis), Grant Hill (analysis) and Tracy Wolfson (reporter).
• With a 40-year career in broadcasting, Nantz will call his first Houston Basketball home game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Nantz will be recognized at the Under-8 timeout of the first half as a recent recipient of the Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award. This award is presented annually to individuals whose extraordinary efforts have made outstanding contributions and created a long-lasting positive impact on the game of basketball. He will receive his award with Beth Bass of adidas on April 5 during the Men's Basketball Division I Championship weekend.
• Fans can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Houston Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes. The pregame show begins at 10:45 a.m.. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
BUY AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
Fans can purchase All-Session tickets to the American Athletic Conference Championship by clicking here.
Houston opens postseason play in The American Championship Quarterfinals on Friday, March 13, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The Cougars' first opponent and game time will be determined by standings with the completion of the regular season.
University of Houston students are invited to purchase All-Session passes for only $50. That price includes an All-Session game tickets and access to the American Athletic Conference Thursday Night Happy Hour. Students can purchase tickets for the American Athletic Conference Championship by clicking here.
Fans also 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 MEMPHIS
• Memphis has posted a 21-9 record in 2019-20 with a 10-7 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Tigers are tied with Wichita State for fourth in the latest league standings.
• Memphis has won its last two and four of its last five games... Only a 58-53 loss at SMU on Feb. 25 prevents a longer streak
• Memphis is 5-5 in road games this season with a 3-5 mark in American play.
• Through March 5, Memphis stands at No. 60 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 60 in KenPom and at No. 64 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Memphis enjoyed a 68-60 win over Wichita State inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday night.
• Against Wichita State, sophomore guard Tyler Harris came off the bench to lead the Tigers with 19 points and five 3-pointers... Freshman forward Precious Achiuwa finished with 14 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, while freshman guard Lester Quinones added 12 points with seven boards.
• This season, Achiuwa leads the Tigers with 15.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game... Freshman forward D.J. Jeffries ranks second with 10.8 points per game but was recently sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury... Quinones is a close third with 10.7 rebounds per contest... Sophomore guard Alex Lomax leads the team with 4.2 assists per game.
Head Coach: Penny Hardaway is in his second season at Memphis and as a collegiate head coach.
• Hardaway has built a 43-23 record at Memphis during his career.
• Hardaway has compiled a 1-2 record against Houston during his career
• Hardaway is 1-2 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2003 graduate of Memphis.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, Houston will take its first steps in the postseason when it competes at the American Athletic Conference Championship.
• Tournament will be held March 12-15 inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas... First of three consecutive years in which the tournament will be played in this venue.
• Houston's first opponent, game time and date will be determined with the final seeding of teams from the regular-season standings.
• Cougars will compete no lower than the No. 3 seed and open the postseason in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 13.
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 21st-ranked Cougars continue to fight for a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship. Houston can clinch at least a share of the league title for the second straight year with a win over Memphis on Sunday AND a Wichita State loss at Tulsa (3 p.m., Sunday, CBS Sports Network).
The Cougars have not won back-to-back regular-season conference titles since 1983-84.
Houston enters the regular-season finale following a tough 77-71 loss at UConn on Thursday night. Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led the Cougars with 24 points and four 3-pointers, while redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills added 20 points and grabbed six rebounds.
With his point total against UConn, Mills stands fourth in Houston freshmen single-season history with 405 points. The Arden, N.C., native needs only five points to move past Danuel House (2012-13) into third in Houston history.
Grimes stands second among the Cougars with 12.0 points per game, while sophomore guard Nate Hinton is third with 10.5 points per contest. Hinton also leads the Cougars and ranks fourth in the league with 8.8 rebounds per game.
SENIOR DAY
Prior to Sunday's game, the Cougars will celebrate Senior Day to honor center Chris Harris Jr., and student managers Charlton Riley and Andrew Tuan.
Fans should be in their seats by 10:45 a.m., Sunday, to enjoy the Senior Day ceremony.
In three years at Houston, Harris has been a part of teams, which have competed in two NCAA Tournaments, including the 2019 Sweet 16, earned one American regular-season title crown and collected 82 victories.
This season, the Houston native ranks among the top American leaders with 59 blocks and set a Fertitta Center record with six blocked shots in a win over Texas State in December 2019.
Harris will graduate in May with his bachelor's degree in health.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on CBS with Houston great Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analysis), Grant Hill (analysis) and Tracy Wolfson (reporter).
• With a 40-year career in broadcasting, Nantz will call his first Houston Basketball home game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Nantz will be recognized at the Under-8 timeout of the first half as a recent recipient of the Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award. This award is presented annually to individuals whose extraordinary efforts have made outstanding contributions and created a long-lasting positive impact on the game of basketball. He will receive his award with Beth Bass of adidas on April 5 during the Men's Basketball Division I Championship weekend.
• Fans can hear Sunday's game on KPRC 950 AM or by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Houston Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes. The pregame show begins at 10:45 a.m.. Fans also hear the game on the TuneIn app by clicking here.
BUY AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
Fans can purchase All-Session tickets to the American Athletic Conference Championship by clicking here.
Houston opens postseason play in The American Championship Quarterfinals on Friday, March 13, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The Cougars' first opponent and game time will be determined by standings with the completion of the regular season.
University of Houston students are invited to purchase All-Session passes for only $50. That price includes an All-Session game tickets and access to the American Athletic Conference Thursday Night Happy Hour. Students can purchase tickets for the American Athletic Conference Championship by clicking here.
Fans also 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 MEMPHIS
• Memphis has posted a 21-9 record in 2019-20 with a 10-7 mark in American Athletic Conference play... Tigers are tied with Wichita State for fourth in the latest league standings.
• Memphis has won its last two and four of its last five games... Only a 58-53 loss at SMU on Feb. 25 prevents a longer streak
• Memphis is 5-5 in road games this season with a 3-5 mark in American play.
• Through March 5, Memphis stands at No. 60 in the latest NET rankings, at No. 60 in KenPom and at No. 64 in the ESPN BPI.
• In its most recent action, Memphis enjoyed a 68-60 win over Wichita State inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Thursday night.
• Against Wichita State, sophomore guard Tyler Harris came off the bench to lead the Tigers with 19 points and five 3-pointers... Freshman forward Precious Achiuwa finished with 14 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, while freshman guard Lester Quinones added 12 points with seven boards.
• This season, Achiuwa leads the Tigers with 15.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game... Freshman forward D.J. Jeffries ranks second with 10.8 points per game but was recently sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury... Quinones is a close third with 10.7 rebounds per contest... Sophomore guard Alex Lomax leads the team with 4.2 assists per game.
Head Coach: Penny Hardaway is in his second season at Memphis and as a collegiate head coach.
• Hardaway has built a 43-23 record at Memphis during his career.
• Hardaway has compiled a 1-2 record against Houston during his career
• Hardaway is 1-2 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2003 graduate of Memphis.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, Houston will take its first steps in the postseason when it competes at the American Athletic Conference Championship.
• Tournament will be held March 12-15 inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas... First of three consecutive years in which the tournament will be played in this venue.
• Houston's first opponent, game time and date will be determined with the final seeding of teams from the regular-season standings.
• Cougars will compete no lower than the No. 3 seed and open the postseason in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 13.
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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