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Saturday, December 18
Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, Texas
6 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Oklahoma State
Men’s Hoops Meets Oklahoma State in Hoop Hype XL
12/16/2021 4:19:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars tip off vs. Cowboys at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it faces Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Saturday, inside Dickies Arena as part of Hoop Hype XL | College Basketball Showcase.
#14/13 Houston enters this weekend's game following a 71-56 win over Louisiana on Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center. With the Cougars playing only seven student-athletes due to injuries, all five starters scored in double digits led by graduate forward Josh Carlton's 17 points and nine rebounds.
Graduate guard Taze Moore totaled 14 points with 10 rebounds for his first double-double as a Cougar, while sophomore point guard Jamal Shead totaled 16 points with five rebounds and a game-high five assists. Senior guard Kyler Edwards and graduate forward Fabian White Jr. each tallied 12 points apiece.
This season, junior guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and ranks third in the American Athletic Conference with 18.4 points per game. The Dallas native was held out of Tuesday's win over Louisiana with a foot injury.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts leads the team and stands second in the league with 7.7 rebounds per game. The St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands native tops the league with 3.2 offensive boards per contest.
HOME AWAY from HOME
The Cougars have enjoyed tremendous success in Dickies Arena during the facility's young history.
In 2020-21, Houston posted a 4-0 record in Dickies Arena with wins over #14/13 Texas Tech during the championship game of the Southwest Showcase and three straight wins (Tulane, Memphis and Cincinnati) to capture the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship on March 12-14.
CLOSING in on 1,000
Senior guard Kyler Edwards needs only nine more points to reach 1,000 during his collegiate career.
Second on the team with 12.3 points per game, the Arlington, Texas, native scored 856 points during his career at Texas Tech (2018-21) and has posted 135 points with the Cougars this season.
In addition to his points total, Edwards is one of only three players to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-14 leaders in both scoring AND rebounding. He stands eighth in the league with 5.8 rebounds per contest.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPNU with Lowell Galindo and Lance Blanks calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday'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.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State enters Saturday's game with a 7-3 overall record. The Cowboys are 2-0 in neutral-site games this season.
• In their most recent game, Oklahoma State enjoyed a 98-93 home win in overtime over Cleveland State on Dec. 13. That win snapped a two-game losing streak, which came after a season-long five-game winning streak.
• Against Cleveland State
• This season, Bryce Williams and Avery Anderson III each posted 29 points to lead the Cowboys to the win. Williams went 5-of-10 from the 3-point line, while Anderson connected on 11-of-15 from the field.
• Donovan Williams totaled 13 points with a team-high eight rebounds, while Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe came off the bench to total 11 points with six rebounds.
• This season, Anderson leads Oklahoma State with 12.9 points and 2.2 steals per game... Williams stands second among the Cowboys with 11.4 points per contest. Isaac Likekele tops the team with 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
• Head Coach Mike Boynton is in his fifth season at Oklahoma State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Boynton has compiled a 79-61 record during his career.
• Boynton is 1-1 against Houston during his career.
• Boynton is 1-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2004 graduate of South Carolina.
SERIES HISTORY vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State owns a 13-8 lead in the series, which began during the 1950-51 season.
• Series started with a 61-52 Oklahoma State win in Houston on Feb. 21, 1951. It was the first of four straight Cowboy wins to open the series.
• The two teams have alternated wins and losses in each of the last eight games with Oklahoma State boasting of the most recent success after taking a 61-55 win inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 15, 2019.
• Neither team has posted consecutive wins in the series since Houston posted back-to-back victories on Feb. 18, 1956 (W, 62-60, Houston) and Jan. 12, 1957 (W, 64-52, Houston).
at Neutral Site: The series is tied at 1-1 on a neutral floor.
• In the most recent meeting at a neutral site, Oklahoma State took a 75-60 win in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional inside Ahearn Fieldhouse in Manhattan, Kan., on March 12, 1965.
• In the first meeting on a neutral floor, the Cougars enjoyed a 57-48 victory in the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City on Dec. 22, 1954.
at Hoop Hype XL: Saturday's game will be the first time the two teams played in the Hoop Hype XL.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, Houston wraps up its non-conference schedule when it takes on Texas State at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• 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.
#14/13 Houston enters this weekend's game following a 71-56 win over Louisiana on Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center. With the Cougars playing only seven student-athletes due to injuries, all five starters scored in double digits led by graduate forward Josh Carlton's 17 points and nine rebounds.
Graduate guard Taze Moore totaled 14 points with 10 rebounds for his first double-double as a Cougar, while sophomore point guard Jamal Shead totaled 16 points with five rebounds and a game-high five assists. Senior guard Kyler Edwards and graduate forward Fabian White Jr. each tallied 12 points apiece.
This season, junior guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and ranks third in the American Athletic Conference with 18.4 points per game. The Dallas native was held out of Tuesday's win over Louisiana with a foot injury.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts leads the team and stands second in the league with 7.7 rebounds per game. The St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands native tops the league with 3.2 offensive boards per contest.
HOME AWAY from HOME
The Cougars have enjoyed tremendous success in Dickies Arena during the facility's young history.
In 2020-21, Houston posted a 4-0 record in Dickies Arena with wins over #14/13 Texas Tech during the championship game of the Southwest Showcase and three straight wins (Tulane, Memphis and Cincinnati) to capture the American Athletic Conference Tournament championship on March 12-14.
CLOSING in on 1,000
Senior guard Kyler Edwards needs only nine more points to reach 1,000 during his collegiate career.
Second on the team with 12.3 points per game, the Arlington, Texas, native scored 856 points during his career at Texas Tech (2018-21) and has posted 135 points with the Cougars this season.
In addition to his points total, Edwards is one of only three players to rank among the American Athletic Conference's Top-14 leaders in both scoring AND rebounding. He stands eighth in the league with 5.8 rebounds per contest.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPNU with Lowell Galindo and Lance Blanks calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday'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.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State enters Saturday's game with a 7-3 overall record. The Cowboys are 2-0 in neutral-site games this season.
• In their most recent game, Oklahoma State enjoyed a 98-93 home win in overtime over Cleveland State on Dec. 13. That win snapped a two-game losing streak, which came after a season-long five-game winning streak.
• Against Cleveland State
• This season, Bryce Williams and Avery Anderson III each posted 29 points to lead the Cowboys to the win. Williams went 5-of-10 from the 3-point line, while Anderson connected on 11-of-15 from the field.
• Donovan Williams totaled 13 points with a team-high eight rebounds, while Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe came off the bench to total 11 points with six rebounds.
• This season, Anderson leads Oklahoma State with 12.9 points and 2.2 steals per game... Williams stands second among the Cowboys with 11.4 points per contest. Isaac Likekele tops the team with 5.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
• Head Coach Mike Boynton is in his fifth season at Oklahoma State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Boynton has compiled a 79-61 record during his career.
• Boynton is 1-1 against Houston during his career.
• Boynton is 1-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2004 graduate of South Carolina.
SERIES HISTORY vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
• Oklahoma State owns a 13-8 lead in the series, which began during the 1950-51 season.
• Series started with a 61-52 Oklahoma State win in Houston on Feb. 21, 1951. It was the first of four straight Cowboy wins to open the series.
• The two teams have alternated wins and losses in each of the last eight games with Oklahoma State boasting of the most recent success after taking a 61-55 win inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 15, 2019.
• Neither team has posted consecutive wins in the series since Houston posted back-to-back victories on Feb. 18, 1956 (W, 62-60, Houston) and Jan. 12, 1957 (W, 64-52, Houston).
at Neutral Site: The series is tied at 1-1 on a neutral floor.
• In the most recent meeting at a neutral site, Oklahoma State took a 75-60 win in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional inside Ahearn Fieldhouse in Manhattan, Kan., on March 12, 1965.
• In the first meeting on a neutral floor, the Cougars enjoyed a 57-48 victory in the All-College Tournament in Oklahoma City on Dec. 22, 1954.
at Hoop Hype XL: Saturday's game will be the first time the two teams played in the Hoop Hype XL.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, Houston wraps up its non-conference schedule when it takes on Texas State at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• 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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