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Friday, December 3
Houston
7 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Bryant
Men’s Hoops Continues Homestand on Friday
12/2/2021 2:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars face Bryant for first time in school history with tipoff set for 7 p.m., Friday
HOUSTON – Winners of six of its first seven games to open the season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program continues its homestand when it meets Bryant at 7 p.m., Friday, inside the Fertitta Center.
No. 15/14 Houston enters Friday's game following a dominating 99-58 win over Northwestern State on Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center.
Against the Demons, junior guard Marcus Sasser drained seven 3-pointers – all in the first half – on the way to a game-high 26 points to lead five Cougars in double digits. He became only the second Cougar to drain seven treys in any half, joining guard Robert McKiver (vs. Charleston (Nov. 17, 2007).
Graduate guard Taze Moore added a season-high 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field and grabbed five rebounds with two assists, three steals and several electrifying dunks.
This season, Sasser continues to lead the Cougars and ranks seventh in The American with 18.6 points per game. After Tuesday's long-range performance, the Dallas native moved into the league lead with 3.6 3-point field goals made per game and stands fourth with a 45.5 3-point percentage.
Sophomore point guard Jamal Shead recently moved into the starting lineup and fell just one assist shy of his first double-double of the season against Northwestern State. The Manor, Texas, native is fourth in the league with 4.7 assists per game and stands second with a 2.74 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts leads Houston and ranks fourth in the league with 7.4 rebounds per contest but stands second in The American with 3.1 offensive boards per contest.
PROMOTIONS
• For Friday's game, the first 500 UH students will receive an exclusive vintage holiday-themed laptop sticker.
• Beginning Friday, fans can take photos with Shasta and Sasha Claus in the Cub Zone on the concourse prior to the game. Shasta and Sasha Claus will be available prior to all Houston Men's Basketball through Dec. 22.
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.
ABOUT BRYANT
• Bryant enters Friday's game with a 3-4 record. The Bulldogs are 1-2 in road games this season and have a 2-3 mark in non-home games.
• In its most recent action, Bryant dropped a 63-61 home decision to Dartmouth in overtime on Sunday. That loss snapped the Bulldogs' season-best two-game winning streak.
• Against Dartmouth, junior guard Charles Pride led Bryant with 23 points and five 3-pointers on 9-of-19 shooting with 14 rebounds and four steals while playing all 40 minutes. Senior guard Peter Kiss totaled 19 points with five rebounds and three steals.
• This season, Kiss leads Bryant with 21.6 points per game. Pride stands second on the team with 14.9 points per game and tops the Bulldogs with 7.4 rebounds per contest. Senior Chris Childs stand third among the Bulldogs with 11.7 points per game, while freshman guard Tyler Brelsford paces the team with 3.0 assists per game.
• Head Coach Jared Grasso is in his fourth season at Bryant and his fifth season as a collegiate head coach.
• Grasso has compiled a 43-48 record at Bryant during his career... Previously posted a 2-26 mark at Fordham (2009-10).
• Friday's game will be the first time Grasso has faced Houston and Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2002 graduate of Quinnipiac.
SERIES HISTORY vs. BRYANT
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Bryant in Men's Basketball.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Houston great Reid Gettys 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.
UP NEXT
• Houston wraps up its brief homestand and plays its third game in seven days when it faces Alcorn State at 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center… That game will air on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars travel for their first true road game of the season to meet No. 16/16 Alabama at 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, in Tuscaloosa, Ala… That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston then returns to the Fertitta Center to face Louisiana at 7 p.m., Dec. 14… That game will air on ESPN+
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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.
No. 15/14 Houston enters Friday's game following a dominating 99-58 win over Northwestern State on Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center.
Against the Demons, junior guard Marcus Sasser drained seven 3-pointers – all in the first half – on the way to a game-high 26 points to lead five Cougars in double digits. He became only the second Cougar to drain seven treys in any half, joining guard Robert McKiver (vs. Charleston (Nov. 17, 2007).
Graduate guard Taze Moore added a season-high 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field and grabbed five rebounds with two assists, three steals and several electrifying dunks.
This season, Sasser continues to lead the Cougars and ranks seventh in The American with 18.6 points per game. After Tuesday's long-range performance, the Dallas native moved into the league lead with 3.6 3-point field goals made per game and stands fourth with a 45.5 3-point percentage.
Sophomore point guard Jamal Shead recently moved into the starting lineup and fell just one assist shy of his first double-double of the season against Northwestern State. The Manor, Texas, native is fourth in the league with 4.7 assists per game and stands second with a 2.74 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts leads Houston and ranks fourth in the league with 7.4 rebounds per contest but stands second in The American with 3.1 offensive boards per contest.
PROMOTIONS
• For Friday's game, the first 500 UH students will receive an exclusive vintage holiday-themed laptop sticker.
• Beginning Friday, fans can take photos with Shasta and Sasha Claus in the Cub Zone on the concourse prior to the game. Shasta and Sasha Claus will be available prior to all Houston Men's Basketball through Dec. 22.
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.
ABOUT BRYANT
• Bryant enters Friday's game with a 3-4 record. The Bulldogs are 1-2 in road games this season and have a 2-3 mark in non-home games.
• In its most recent action, Bryant dropped a 63-61 home decision to Dartmouth in overtime on Sunday. That loss snapped the Bulldogs' season-best two-game winning streak.
• Against Dartmouth, junior guard Charles Pride led Bryant with 23 points and five 3-pointers on 9-of-19 shooting with 14 rebounds and four steals while playing all 40 minutes. Senior guard Peter Kiss totaled 19 points with five rebounds and three steals.
• This season, Kiss leads Bryant with 21.6 points per game. Pride stands second on the team with 14.9 points per game and tops the Bulldogs with 7.4 rebounds per contest. Senior Chris Childs stand third among the Bulldogs with 11.7 points per game, while freshman guard Tyler Brelsford paces the team with 3.0 assists per game.
• Head Coach Jared Grasso is in his fourth season at Bryant and his fifth season as a collegiate head coach.
• Grasso has compiled a 43-48 record at Bryant during his career... Previously posted a 2-26 mark at Fordham (2009-10).
• Friday's game will be the first time Grasso has faced Houston and Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2002 graduate of Quinnipiac.
SERIES HISTORY vs. BRYANT
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Bryant in Men's Basketball.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Houston great Reid Gettys 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.
UP NEXT
• Houston wraps up its brief homestand and plays its third game in seven days when it faces Alcorn State at 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center… That game will air on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars travel for their first true road game of the season to meet No. 16/16 Alabama at 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, in Tuscaloosa, Ala… That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston then returns to the Fertitta Center to face Louisiana at 7 p.m., Dec. 14… That game will air on ESPN+
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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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