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University of Houston Athletics
The American Men's Basketball Matrix Announced
7/28/2021 10:48:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars meet ECU in Fertitta Center, Tulsa on road and remaining rivals in home-and-away series
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program learned the breakdown of its American Athletic Conference opponents during the 2021-22 season on Thursday.
After plans for a 20-game conference slate during the 2020-21 season, the Cougars and other American teams will return to an 18-game game league schedule in 2021-22. Each school will play eight of its 10 opponents twice, home and away, with one opponent on the road only and one opponent at home only.
In 2021-22, Houston will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF, USF and Wichita State in home-and-away series. The Cougars will play East Carolina once in the Fertitta Center while hitting the road to take on Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla.
The Cougars' complete non-conference schedule will be announced soon with the complete American schedule, game times and broadcasting networks to follow at a later date.
2021-22 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MATRIX
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Two starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2020-21 team, which advanced to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history, captured the American Athletic Conference Tournament championships and posted a 28-4 overall record under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
Entering his eighth season with the Cougars, Sampson has competed in more than 1,000 games during his award-winning career. He ranks as the second-winningest coach in program history and leads the Cougars in overall winning percentage (.723) and conference winning percentage (.680).
Junior guard Marcus Sasser returns from an All-American Athletic Conference season a year ago, averaging 13.7 points per game with 78 3-pointers, including back-to-back 20-point contests against Oregon State and Baylor in the NCAA Tournament.
Forward Fabian White Jr. returns as a "super-senior" after battling through a severe knee injury, surgery and rehab to return to the lineup in the second half of the season a year ago. Sophomore guard Tramon Mark showed basketball fans a promising future with clutch late-season shots against Memphis and against Rutgers in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
BUY 2021-22 SEASON TICKETS
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. Men's Basketball season tickets go on sale to the public on the morning of Aug. 2.
To place a deposit for 2021-22 season tickets, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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.
After plans for a 20-game conference slate during the 2020-21 season, the Cougars and other American teams will return to an 18-game game league schedule in 2021-22. Each school will play eight of its 10 opponents twice, home and away, with one opponent on the road only and one opponent at home only.
In 2021-22, Houston will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF, USF and Wichita State in home-and-away series. The Cougars will play East Carolina once in the Fertitta Center while hitting the road to take on Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla.
The Cougars' complete non-conference schedule will be announced soon with the complete American schedule, game times and broadcasting networks to follow at a later date.
2021-22 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MATRIX
| School | Home Only | Away Only | Home & Away |
| Houston | East Carolina | at Tulsa | Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF, USF, Wichita State |
| Cincinnati | Tulane | at UCF | East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulsa, USF, Wichita State |
| East Carolina | SMU | at Houston | Cincinnati, Memphis, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, USF, Wichita State |
| Memphis | Temple | at USF | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, Wichita State |
| SMU | UCF | at East Carolina | Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, USF, Wichita State |
| Temple | Wichita State | at Memphis | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, USF |
| Tulane | Tulsa | at Cincinnati | East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, SMU, Temple, UCF, USF, Wichita State |
| Tulsa | Houston | at Tulane | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Memphis, SMU, Temple, UCF, USF, Wichita State |
| UCF | Cincinnati | at SMU | East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, USF, Wichita State |
| USF | Memphis | at Wichita State | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF |
| Wichita State | USF | at Temple | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF |
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Two starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2020-21 team, which advanced to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history, captured the American Athletic Conference Tournament championships and posted a 28-4 overall record under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
Entering his eighth season with the Cougars, Sampson has competed in more than 1,000 games during his award-winning career. He ranks as the second-winningest coach in program history and leads the Cougars in overall winning percentage (.723) and conference winning percentage (.680).
Junior guard Marcus Sasser returns from an All-American Athletic Conference season a year ago, averaging 13.7 points per game with 78 3-pointers, including back-to-back 20-point contests against Oregon State and Baylor in the NCAA Tournament.
Forward Fabian White Jr. returns as a "super-senior" after battling through a severe knee injury, surgery and rehab to return to the lineup in the second half of the season a year ago. Sophomore guard Tramon Mark showed basketball fans a promising future with clutch late-season shots against Memphis and against Rutgers in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
BUY 2021-22 SEASON TICKETS
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. Men's Basketball season tickets go on sale to the public on the morning of Aug. 2.
To place a deposit for 2021-22 season tickets, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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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