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Men’s Hoops Hosts Virginia in Fertitta Center
11/14/2021 8:19:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars tip off vs. Cavaliers at 7 p.m., Tuesday
HOUSTON – Winners of its first two games to open the season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program wraps up its homestand when it plays host to No. 25/25 Virginia at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
Houston enters Tuesday's game following an impressive 79-46 win over Rice on Friday night inside the Fertitta Center. Junior guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 26 points and five assists for his fourth consecutive 20-point game dating back to the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Sasser became the first Cougar to score 20+ points in four straight games since guard Rob Gray accomplished the feat in the final two games of the 2016-17 season and the first two games of the 2017-18 season.
The Dallas native now leads the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference and ranks 14th nationally with 25.5 points per game.
Senior transfer guard Kyler Edwards has posted impressive numbers on both ends of the floor. With 14.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, the Arlington, Texas, native is the only player to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-10 leaders in both scoring and rebounding.
Edwards stands ninth in the league with his scoring average and is tied with Wichita State's Morris Udeze for sixth with his rebounding total.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts continues to lead the Cougars and The American with 12.0 rebounds per game. After snaring a career-high 15 rebounds in the Cougars' season-opening win over Hofstra, the St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, native led all players with nine rebounds in Friday's win over Rice.
SERIES HISTORY vs. VIRGINIA
• The series against Virginia is tied at 3-3
• The Cavaliers won the most recent meeting and have won two of the last three. Only an 81-58 Houston win inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 7, 1988, prevents a longer winning streak.
• Tuesday's game will be the first meeting in Houston since the Cougars' 81-58 win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 7, 1988.
• The series began on Dec. 16, 1982 with a 72-63 Virginia victory in Tokyo in the Suntory Classic on Dec. 16, 1982.
• Houston owns a 2-0 record against the Cavaliers in Houston.
• In most recent meeting, the Cougars claimed an 81-58 victory inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 7, 1988.
• In the first meeting in Houston, Houston enjoyed a 74-65 win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 18, 1984.
PROMOTIONS
• Tuesday's game will be a Red Out with all fans encouraged to wear Red in the Fertitta Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.
• The first 1,500 fans entering the Fertitta Center on Tuesday will receive a FREE t-shirt.
• The national anthem will be performed by the Spirit of Houston trumpet duet.
• UH students will enjoy at Student Tailgate in Cemo Plaza on the Cullen Boulevard side of the Fertitta Center beginning at 3 p.m. The first 300 students will receive a wristband to sit in The Cage during Tuesday's game with food and soft drinks provided for all students at the tailgate.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
Tuesday's game against Virginia sold out on Monday afternoon.
To purchase single-game tickets for upcoming home games, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
HOOP HYPE XL TICKETS
Fans also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Cougars' Dec. 18 game against rv/rv Oklahoma State inside Dickies Arena in the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
That game will be part of a doubleheader with Colorado State facing Tulsa at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 18. Tickets – which cover both games – begin at $70 plus fees with options for floor seating. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets soon before supplies run out.
To purchase Hoop Hype XL tickets, fans can click here anytime or call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-462-6647 during regular business hours.
2022-23 SEASON TICKETS PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Fans who were unable to secure 2021-22 season tickets may start preparing for next season by putting down a $75 deposit and placing their names on the 2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Priority Wait List by clicking here.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Tuesday's game on ESPN with Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas calling the action.
• Fans can hear the game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
ABOUT VIRGINIA
• Virginia enters Tuesday's game with a 1-1 record.
• Tuesday's game will be the Cavaliers' first road game of the season.
•Virginia enters Tuesday's game following a 73-52 home win over Radford on Friday.
• In that game, junior guard Armaan Franklin led all players with 21 points, thanks to 5-of-8 shooting from behind the arc. Senior forward Jayden Gardner totaled 18 points with a game-high seven rebounds, while sophomore forward Kadin Shedrick totaled 10 points with five rebounds and four blocks.
• This season, Gardner leads Virginia with 18.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Franklin stands second with 14.0 points per game, while sophomore guard Reece Beekman is tops with 4.5 assists per contest.
• Head Coach Tony Bennett is in his 13th season at Virginia and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Bennett has compiled a 365-137 record at Virginia... Previously posted a 69-33 record at Washington State (2006-09).
• Tuesday's game will be Bennett's first meeting against Houston
• Tuesday's game will be the first time Bennett has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
UP NEXT
• Houston hits the road for the first time in 2021-22 to compete at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in Las Vegas on Nov. 22-24. Houston opens that tournament at 3:30 p.m. (CST) Nov. 22, against Butler inside Michelob ULTRA Arena.
• From there, Cougars will face the winner/loser of Texas A&M/Wisconsin on Nov. 23. With a win, Houston will face that winner at 4 p.m. (CST). With a loss, Cougars will face that loser at 1:30 p.m. (CST).
• Tournament concludes on Nov. 24 at a time and against an opponent to be determined.
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.
Houston enters Tuesday's game following an impressive 79-46 win over Rice on Friday night inside the Fertitta Center. Junior guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 26 points and five assists for his fourth consecutive 20-point game dating back to the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Sasser became the first Cougar to score 20+ points in four straight games since guard Rob Gray accomplished the feat in the final two games of the 2016-17 season and the first two games of the 2017-18 season.
The Dallas native now leads the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference and ranks 14th nationally with 25.5 points per game.
Senior transfer guard Kyler Edwards has posted impressive numbers on both ends of the floor. With 14.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, the Arlington, Texas, native is the only player to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-10 leaders in both scoring and rebounding.
Edwards stands ninth in the league with his scoring average and is tied with Wichita State's Morris Udeze for sixth with his rebounding total.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts continues to lead the Cougars and The American with 12.0 rebounds per game. After snaring a career-high 15 rebounds in the Cougars' season-opening win over Hofstra, the St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, native led all players with nine rebounds in Friday's win over Rice.
SERIES HISTORY vs. VIRGINIA
• The series against Virginia is tied at 3-3
• The Cavaliers won the most recent meeting and have won two of the last three. Only an 81-58 Houston win inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 7, 1988, prevents a longer winning streak.
• Tuesday's game will be the first meeting in Houston since the Cougars' 81-58 win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 7, 1988.
• The series began on Dec. 16, 1982 with a 72-63 Virginia victory in Tokyo in the Suntory Classic on Dec. 16, 1982.
• Houston owns a 2-0 record against the Cavaliers in Houston.
• In most recent meeting, the Cougars claimed an 81-58 victory inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 7, 1988.
• In the first meeting in Houston, Houston enjoyed a 74-65 win in Hofheinz Pavilion on Feb. 18, 1984.
PROMOTIONS
• Tuesday's game will be a Red Out with all fans encouraged to wear Red in the Fertitta Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.
• The first 1,500 fans entering the Fertitta Center on Tuesday will receive a FREE t-shirt.
• The national anthem will be performed by the Spirit of Houston trumpet duet.
• UH students will enjoy at Student Tailgate in Cemo Plaza on the Cullen Boulevard side of the Fertitta Center beginning at 3 p.m. The first 300 students will receive a wristband to sit in The Cage during Tuesday's game with food and soft drinks provided for all students at the tailgate.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
Tuesday's game against Virginia sold out on Monday afternoon.
To purchase single-game tickets for upcoming home games, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
HOOP HYPE XL TICKETS
Fans also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Cougars' Dec. 18 game against rv/rv Oklahoma State inside Dickies Arena in the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
That game will be part of a doubleheader with Colorado State facing Tulsa at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 18. Tickets – which cover both games – begin at $70 plus fees with options for floor seating. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets soon before supplies run out.
To purchase Hoop Hype XL tickets, fans can click here anytime or call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-462-6647 during regular business hours.
2022-23 SEASON TICKETS PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Fans who were unable to secure 2021-22 season tickets may start preparing for next season by putting down a $75 deposit and placing their names on the 2022-23 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Priority Wait List by clicking here.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Tuesday's game on ESPN with Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas calling the action.
• Fans can hear the game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
ABOUT VIRGINIA
• Virginia enters Tuesday's game with a 1-1 record.
• Tuesday's game will be the Cavaliers' first road game of the season.
•Virginia enters Tuesday's game following a 73-52 home win over Radford on Friday.
• In that game, junior guard Armaan Franklin led all players with 21 points, thanks to 5-of-8 shooting from behind the arc. Senior forward Jayden Gardner totaled 18 points with a game-high seven rebounds, while sophomore forward Kadin Shedrick totaled 10 points with five rebounds and four blocks.
• This season, Gardner leads Virginia with 18.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Franklin stands second with 14.0 points per game, while sophomore guard Reece Beekman is tops with 4.5 assists per contest.
• Head Coach Tony Bennett is in his 13th season at Virginia and his 16th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Bennett has compiled a 365-137 record at Virginia... Previously posted a 69-33 record at Washington State (2006-09).
• Tuesday's game will be Bennett's first meeting against Houston
• Tuesday's game will be the first time Bennett has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
UP NEXT
• Houston hits the road for the first time in 2021-22 to compete at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational in Las Vegas on Nov. 22-24. Houston opens that tournament at 3:30 p.m. (CST) Nov. 22, against Butler inside Michelob ULTRA Arena.
• From there, Cougars will face the winner/loser of Texas A&M/Wisconsin on Nov. 23. With a win, Houston will face that winner at 4 p.m. (CST). With a loss, Cougars will face that loser at 1:30 p.m. (CST).
• Tournament concludes on Nov. 24 at a time and against an opponent to be determined.
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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