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Monday, December 6
Houston
7 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Alcorn State
Men’s Basketball Faces Alcorn State on Monday
12/5/2021 2:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars take on Braves with tipoff set for 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – University of Houston Men's Basketball fans will enjoy their third look at their team in a seven-day stretch when the 14th-ranked Cougars wrap up their homestand against Alcorn State at 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars enter Monday's game following a 111-44 win over Bryant in the first meeting between the two schools on Friday inside the Fertitta Center. It tied as the third-biggest win in school history and was the largest margin of victory in American Athletic Conference history.
Sophomore guard Tramon Mark led the Cougars and tied his career high with 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field and 6-of-6 from the free throw line. The Dickinson, Texas, native added four rebounds with four assists and a pair of steals in the win over the Bulldogs.
Mark was one of five Cougars to scored double-digit points. Graduate forward Josh Carlton totaled a season-high 17 points with six rebounds and three assists, while graduate forward Fabian White Jr. posted 16 points with a pair of blocked shots.
Senior guard Kyler Edwards finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds for his team-leading second double-double of the season, and sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts added a game-high 12 rebounds for his second double-digit rebounding performance in 2021-22.
This season, junior guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and ranks sixth in the league with 17.8 points per game. The Dallas also leads the Cougars and The American and ranks among the national Top-20 leaders with 3.5 3-pointers per game.
PROMOTIONS
• For Monday's game, the Cougars will wear gold shoelaces in their sneakers in support of children with pediatric cancer. For more information and to donate, fans are invited to click here.
• 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 games through Dec. 22.
ERACISM CLASSIC
• Monday's game will be part of the Eracism Classic.
• Eracism is a social inclusion movement committed to bringing forth change through education, awareness and action with college basketball coaches lading the way.
• The Cougars will be wearing Eracism shirts in pregame warmups at Monday's game.
• Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson was the 2021 recipient of the John McLendon National Coach of the Year Award. McLendon was the first African-American coach to win an integrated national championship.
• McLendon was the head coach for North Carolina Central in the "Secret Game" in which his team defeated Duke 88-44 in 1944 with a revolutionary fast-break style.
• For more information about Eracism and this coaches-led movement please visit eracism4ever.com or click here.
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 ALCORN STATE
• Alcorn State enters Monday's game with a 1-6 record. The Braves are 1-6 in road games and have yet to play a home game this season.
• In its most recent action, Alcorn State dropped an 85-64 decision at Tulane on Saturday afternoon.
• Against Tulane, guard Oddyst Walker and guard Keondre Montgomery each came off the bench to post 11 points apiece, while guard Dontrell McQuarter added 10 points with seven rebounds. Center Lenell Henry led all players with 11 rebounds, including four offensive boards, while guard Justin Thomas led the Braves with seven assists.
• This season, Henry leads Alcorn State with 8.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Thomas is tops with 4.0 assists per contest.
• Head Coach Landon Bussie is in his second season at Alcorn State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Bussie has compiled a 7-19 record at Alcorn State and during his career.
• Bussie has posted an 0-1 record against Houston and Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2010 graduate of Xavier (La.).
SERIES HISTORY vs. ALCORN STATE
• Houston owns a 6-0 lead in the all-time series against Alcorn State.
• Series began March 11, 1982, with a 94-84 Houston win in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region First Round in Tulsa, Okla.
• Monday's game marks the second straight season in which the Cougars will face the Braves on the hardwood.
• In last meeting, Houston claimed an 88-55 win over Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 20, 2021.
• Cougars have won every game in the series by an average margin of 30.8 points per game (185 points in 6 games).
in Houston: The Cougars have posted a 5-0 record against the Braves in Houston.
In last home meeting, Houston claimed an 88-55 win over Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 20, 2021.
in Fertitta Center: Houston has posted a 1-0 record against Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Monday'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 travel for its first true road game of the season to meet No. 16/16 Alabama at 9 p.m., Friday, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston 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.
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.
The Cougars enter Monday's game following a 111-44 win over Bryant in the first meeting between the two schools on Friday inside the Fertitta Center. It tied as the third-biggest win in school history and was the largest margin of victory in American Athletic Conference history.
Sophomore guard Tramon Mark led the Cougars and tied his career high with 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field and 6-of-6 from the free throw line. The Dickinson, Texas, native added four rebounds with four assists and a pair of steals in the win over the Bulldogs.
Mark was one of five Cougars to scored double-digit points. Graduate forward Josh Carlton totaled a season-high 17 points with six rebounds and three assists, while graduate forward Fabian White Jr. posted 16 points with a pair of blocked shots.
Senior guard Kyler Edwards finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds for his team-leading second double-double of the season, and sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts added a game-high 12 rebounds for his second double-digit rebounding performance in 2021-22.
This season, junior guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and ranks sixth in the league with 17.8 points per game. The Dallas also leads the Cougars and The American and ranks among the national Top-20 leaders with 3.5 3-pointers per game.
• For Monday's game, the Cougars will wear gold shoelaces in their sneakers in support of children with pediatric cancer. For more information and to donate, fans are invited to click here.
• 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 games through Dec. 22.
ERACISM CLASSIC
• Monday's game will be part of the Eracism Classic.
• Eracism is a social inclusion movement committed to bringing forth change through education, awareness and action with college basketball coaches lading the way.
• The Cougars will be wearing Eracism shirts in pregame warmups at Monday's game.
• Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson was the 2021 recipient of the John McLendon National Coach of the Year Award. McLendon was the first African-American coach to win an integrated national championship.
• McLendon was the head coach for North Carolina Central in the "Secret Game" in which his team defeated Duke 88-44 in 1944 with a revolutionary fast-break style.
• For more information about Eracism and this coaches-led movement please visit eracism4ever.com or click here.
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 ALCORN STATE
• Alcorn State enters Monday's game with a 1-6 record. The Braves are 1-6 in road games and have yet to play a home game this season.
• In its most recent action, Alcorn State dropped an 85-64 decision at Tulane on Saturday afternoon.
• Against Tulane, guard Oddyst Walker and guard Keondre Montgomery each came off the bench to post 11 points apiece, while guard Dontrell McQuarter added 10 points with seven rebounds. Center Lenell Henry led all players with 11 rebounds, including four offensive boards, while guard Justin Thomas led the Braves with seven assists.
• This season, Henry leads Alcorn State with 8.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Thomas is tops with 4.0 assists per contest.
• Head Coach Landon Bussie is in his second season at Alcorn State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Bussie has compiled a 7-19 record at Alcorn State and during his career.
• Bussie has posted an 0-1 record against Houston and Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2010 graduate of Xavier (La.).
SERIES HISTORY vs. ALCORN STATE
• Houston owns a 6-0 lead in the all-time series against Alcorn State.
• Series began March 11, 1982, with a 94-84 Houston win in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region First Round in Tulsa, Okla.
• Monday's game marks the second straight season in which the Cougars will face the Braves on the hardwood.
• In last meeting, Houston claimed an 88-55 win over Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 20, 2021.
• Cougars have won every game in the series by an average margin of 30.8 points per game (185 points in 6 games).
in Houston: The Cougars have posted a 5-0 record against the Braves in Houston.
In last home meeting, Houston claimed an 88-55 win over Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center on Dec. 20, 2021.
in Fertitta Center: Houston has posted a 1-0 record against Alcorn State inside the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Monday'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 travel for its first true road game of the season to meet No. 16/16 Alabama at 9 p.m., Friday, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston 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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