University of Houston Athletics
Sasser Named The American Player of the Week
1/11/2021 1:05:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore guard earns weekly award for second time this season
HOUSTON – For the second time this season, University of Houston sophomore guard Marcus Sasser was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
Sasser led the 11th ranked Cougars to a pair of home wins over American Athletic Conference rivals Wichita State and Tulane inside the Fertitta Center last week. The Red Oak, Texas, native averaged a team-high 20.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.5 3-pointers per game in the wins.
Sasser finished with 12 points and grabbed three rebounds with three assists and a steal in Wednesday's win over Wichita State.
He enjoyed a career-day in the Cougars' 71-50 win over Tulane on Saturday. Sasser set career bests and Fertitta Center records with 28 points and eight 3-pointers against the Green Wave.
He became only the fifth player in school history to drain 8+ 3-pointers in a game and became just the seventh Cougars to enjoy multiple games with 7+ treys in his career.
Sasser was named the league's first Player of the Week on Nov. 30 after sinking a then-Fertitta Center record seven 3-pointers in the Cougars' win over Lamar in the season opener.
Sasser ranks second among the Cougars and fifth in the league with 16.3 points per game and tops the American with 3.4 3-pointers per game.
Wichita State guard Ricky Council IV was named The American Freshman of the Week.
Cincinnati guard Zach Harvey, ECU guard Tremont Robinson White, SMU guard Kendric Davis, Tulsa guard Brandon Rachal and Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne were named to the league's Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars face USF at 6 p.m. (CST) Thursday, inside the Yuengling Center, in Tampa, Fla... Game can be seen on ESPN2 and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center for three straight home games, beginning at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, against UCF... Game can be seen on ESPNU and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Homestand continues against nr/rv Tulsa (7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20) and Cincinnati (11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23).
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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.
Sasser led the 11th ranked Cougars to a pair of home wins over American Athletic Conference rivals Wichita State and Tulane inside the Fertitta Center last week. The Red Oak, Texas, native averaged a team-high 20.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.5 3-pointers per game in the wins.
Sasser finished with 12 points and grabbed three rebounds with three assists and a steal in Wednesday's win over Wichita State.
He enjoyed a career-day in the Cougars' 71-50 win over Tulane on Saturday. Sasser set career bests and Fertitta Center records with 28 points and eight 3-pointers against the Green Wave.
He became only the fifth player in school history to drain 8+ 3-pointers in a game and became just the seventh Cougars to enjoy multiple games with 7+ treys in his career.
Sasser was named the league's first Player of the Week on Nov. 30 after sinking a then-Fertitta Center record seven 3-pointers in the Cougars' win over Lamar in the season opener.
Sasser ranks second among the Cougars and fifth in the league with 16.3 points per game and tops the American with 3.4 3-pointers per game.
Wichita State guard Ricky Council IV was named The American Freshman of the Week.
Cincinnati guard Zach Harvey, ECU guard Tremont Robinson White, SMU guard Kendric Davis, Tulsa guard Brandon Rachal and Wichita State guard Tyson Etienne were named to the league's Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars face USF at 6 p.m. (CST) Thursday, inside the Yuengling Center, in Tampa, Fla... Game can be seen on ESPN2 and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston returns to the Fertitta Center for three straight home games, beginning at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, against UCF... Game can be seen on ESPNU and heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Homestand continues against nr/rv Tulsa (7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20) and Cincinnati (11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23).
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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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