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Men's Basketball Meets Louisiana on Tuesday
12/13/2021 1:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars tip off vs. Ragin Cajuns at 7 p.m. Tuesday, inside Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program continues its non-conference schedule when it plays host to Louisiana at 7 p.m., Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center.
Ranked #14/13 for the second straight week, the Cougars enter Tuesday's game following a tough 83-82 loss at #9/9 Alabama on Saturday night. In a game that went back and forth with 15 lead changes and 11 ties and neither team building more than an 8-point lead, the Crimson Tide came out on top with a close call on the game's final play.
Junior guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 25 points and added four 3-pointers to lead the Cougars. With his scoring total, the Dallas native moved into third in the American Athletic Conference with 18.4 points per game.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts was a rebounding force for the Cougars, leading all players with 13 rebounds, including nine offensive boards, or five more than Alabama's team. The St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, native moved into a tie for the league lead with 8.1 rebounds per game and leads the conference and ranks 19th nationally with 3.4 offensive boards per contest.
Since joining the starting lineup on Nov. 24, sophomore point guard Jamal Shead has averaged 7.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while dishing out 32 assists with only six assists. Before his turnover at the 11:44 mark of the second half at #9/9 Alabama on Saturday, Shead had not turned the ball over since 1:52 remained in the win over Northwestern State on Nov. 30, a span of 110:08 team minutes.
Under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's leadership, the Cougars have won 22 consecutive games following a regular-season loss and done so handily, winning by an average of 20.5 points per game. The Cougars have not lost back-to-back regular-season games since Jan. 14-21, 2017 (at UCF, Memphis, at rv/rv SMU).
Tuesday's game is the Cougars' penultimate non-conference home game of the season. Following Louisiana, Houston meets Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena in the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase before facing Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, inside the Fertitta Center.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
• Louisiana enters Tuesday's game with a 5-4 overall record.
• Ragin Cajuns have won two of their last three games but dropped a 78-69 decision at Louisiana Tech on Saturday in their most recent contest.
• Louisiana is 1-3 in road games this season.
• Against Louisiana Tech, sophomore forward J Brown led all players with 30 points on 13-of-18 shooting and topped the Cajuns with six rebounds and two blocked shots. Freshman forward Joe Charles totaled 11 points with three 3-pointers and added five rebounds with two assists and a pair of steals.
• This season, Brown leads the Cajuns with 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Junior forward Theo Akwuba stands second on the team with 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest. Junior guard Greg Williams Jr. tops Louisiana with 2.4 assists per game.
• Head Coach Bob Marlin is in his 12th season at Louisiana and his 24th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Marlin has compiled a 435-287 record during his career and is 210-156 at Louisiana... Previously built a 225-131 record at Sam Houston State (1998-2010).
• Marlin is 2-4 against Houston during his career... Includes a 1-2 mark with Louisiana and a 1-2 mark with Sam Houston State.
• Marlin is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1981 graduate of Mississippi State.
SERIES HISTORY vs. LOUISIANA
• Houston owns a 9-7 lead over Louisiana in the series, which began during the 1947-48 season
• Series began with a 43-34 Louisiana win on Dec. 10, 1947, in Shreveport, La.
• Houston has won two of the last three meetings. However, Louisiana can boast of the most recent success after taking a 79-76 win in overtime in Lafayette, La., on Dec. 14, 2013.
• at Home: Houston owns a 9-1 record against Louisiana in Houston.
• The Cougars have won the last two meetings in Houston.
• In the most recent meeting in Houston, the Cougars claimed an 85-63 victory inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 15, 2012.
• Louisiana's lone win was a 72-56 victory on Jan. 4, 2003, inside Hofheinz Pavilion.
• in Fertitta Center: Tuesday's game will be the first meeting inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Tuesday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Houston great Reid Gettys calling the action.
• Fans can hear Tuesday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com or by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Houston meets Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase.
• That game will air on ESPNU.
• The Cougars wrap up their non-conference schedule when they take on Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they take on Cincinnati at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (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.
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 (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
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Ranked #14/13 for the second straight week, the Cougars enter Tuesday's game following a tough 83-82 loss at #9/9 Alabama on Saturday night. In a game that went back and forth with 15 lead changes and 11 ties and neither team building more than an 8-point lead, the Crimson Tide came out on top with a close call on the game's final play.
Junior guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 25 points and added four 3-pointers to lead the Cougars. With his scoring total, the Dallas native moved into third in the American Athletic Conference with 18.4 points per game.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts was a rebounding force for the Cougars, leading all players with 13 rebounds, including nine offensive boards, or five more than Alabama's team. The St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, native moved into a tie for the league lead with 8.1 rebounds per game and leads the conference and ranks 19th nationally with 3.4 offensive boards per contest.
Since joining the starting lineup on Nov. 24, sophomore point guard Jamal Shead has averaged 7.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while dishing out 32 assists with only six assists. Before his turnover at the 11:44 mark of the second half at #9/9 Alabama on Saturday, Shead had not turned the ball over since 1:52 remained in the win over Northwestern State on Nov. 30, a span of 110:08 team minutes.
Under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson's leadership, the Cougars have won 22 consecutive games following a regular-season loss and done so handily, winning by an average of 20.5 points per game. The Cougars have not lost back-to-back regular-season games since Jan. 14-21, 2017 (at UCF, Memphis, at rv/rv SMU).
Tuesday's game is the Cougars' penultimate non-conference home game of the season. Following Louisiana, Houston meets Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena in the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase before facing Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, inside the Fertitta Center.
ABOUT LOUISIANA
• Louisiana enters Tuesday's game with a 5-4 overall record.
• Ragin Cajuns have won two of their last three games but dropped a 78-69 decision at Louisiana Tech on Saturday in their most recent contest.
• Louisiana is 1-3 in road games this season.
• Against Louisiana Tech, sophomore forward J Brown led all players with 30 points on 13-of-18 shooting and topped the Cajuns with six rebounds and two blocked shots. Freshman forward Joe Charles totaled 11 points with three 3-pointers and added five rebounds with two assists and a pair of steals.
• This season, Brown leads the Cajuns with 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Junior forward Theo Akwuba stands second on the team with 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest. Junior guard Greg Williams Jr. tops Louisiana with 2.4 assists per game.
• Head Coach Bob Marlin is in his 12th season at Louisiana and his 24th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Marlin has compiled a 435-287 record during his career and is 210-156 at Louisiana... Previously built a 225-131 record at Sam Houston State (1998-2010).
• Marlin is 2-4 against Houston during his career... Includes a 1-2 mark with Louisiana and a 1-2 mark with Sam Houston State.
• Marlin is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1981 graduate of Mississippi State.
SERIES HISTORY vs. LOUISIANA
• Houston owns a 9-7 lead over Louisiana in the series, which began during the 1947-48 season
• Series began with a 43-34 Louisiana win on Dec. 10, 1947, in Shreveport, La.
• Houston has won two of the last three meetings. However, Louisiana can boast of the most recent success after taking a 79-76 win in overtime in Lafayette, La., on Dec. 14, 2013.
• at Home: Houston owns a 9-1 record against Louisiana in Houston.
• The Cougars have won the last two meetings in Houston.
• In the most recent meeting in Houston, the Cougars claimed an 85-63 victory inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 15, 2012.
• Louisiana's lone win was a 72-56 victory on Jan. 4, 2003, inside Hofheinz Pavilion.
• in Fertitta Center: Tuesday's game will be the first meeting inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Tuesday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Houston great Reid Gettys calling the action.
• Fans can hear Tuesday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com or by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Houston meets Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase.
• That game will air on ESPNU.
• The Cougars wrap up their non-conference schedule when they take on Texas State at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they take on Cincinnati at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (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.
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 (4687).
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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