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Saturday, January 15
Tulsa, Okla.
7 p.m.
University of Houston
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Tulsa
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Cougars tip off at 7 p.m., Saturday, inside Reynolds Center in lone meeting of regular season
TULSA, Okla. – Winners of its last six games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program is back in action when it faces American Athletic Conference rival Tulsa at 7 p.m., Saturday, inside the Reynolds Center.
#11/11 Houston returns to the hardwood after taking a week-long break from its schedule. The Cougars enter this weekend's game following a 76-66 win over Wichita State on Jan. 8 inside the Fertitta Center.
Against the Shockers, graduate forward Josh Carlton led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds with a career-high-tying four blocked shots. The Winterville, N.C., native posted his second straight double-double of the week on the way to being named The American Player of the Week, a first in his career.
This season, Carlton is one of five Cougars averaging double-digit points. He ranks third on the team with 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Senior guard Kyler Edwards is averaging 12.1 points per game, while graduate forward Fabian White Jr. is posting 11.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
MILESTONES
• With the win at Wichita State last week, gradate forward Fabian White Jr. competed in the 103rd win of his Houston career, moving into a tie with Galen Robinson Jr. for second in school history.
• Graduate guard Taze Moore needs only 15 points to reach 1,000 in his career. The Cal State Bakersfield transfer scored 882 points with the Roadrunners (2016-21) and has scored 103 points in 14 games with the Cougars.
STREAKING NATIONALLY
With Monday's release, the Cougars were ranked in the Associated Press poll for the 36th consecutive week, setting a school record.
Houston previously appeared in the AP Top 25 for 35 straight weeks from Nov. 27, 1967, through Dec. 16, 1969. The Cougars have been ranked in every AP poll since Jan. 20, 2019.
This is the fifth straight season under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson in which the Cougars were ranked for at least one week. Houston finished at No. 6 in the final AP and at No. 3 in the final Ferris Mowers Coaches polls a year ago after advancing to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Robbie Hummel calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
While Saturday's game vs. Wichita State has sold out, fans may still purchase tickets for the Cougars' remaining home games in 2021-22.
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 TULSA
• Tulsa enters Saturday's game with a 6-8 overall record and 0-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Golden Hurricane are tied for ninth in the latest league standings.
• Tulsa has posted a 5-4 record in home games inside the Reynolds Center this season.
• In its most recent action, Tulsa dropped a 69-64 decision to Temple in Tulsa, Okla., on Wednesday night.
• Against Temple, graduate forward Jeriah Horne led Tulsa with 15 points and seven rebounds. Freshman guard Anthony Pritchard paced the team with three assists.
• This season, Horn leads the team with 16.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Sam Griffin is a close second with 16.3 points per contest. Pritchard paces the Golden Hurricane with 3.1 assists per game.
• Head Coach Frank Haith is in his eighth season at Tulsa and his 18th season and as a collegiate head coach.
• Haith has compiled a 341-225 record during his career and is 133-96 at Tulsa... Previously built a 79-28 record at Missouri (2011-14) and a 129-101 mark at Miami (Fla.) (2004-11).
• Haith is 6-8 against Houston during his career with all 14 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa tenure
• Haith is 6-8 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers with all 14 previous meetings coming during Sampson's Houston and Haith's Tulsa tenures.
• 1988 graduate of Elon.
SERIES HISTORY vs. TULSA
• The Houston-Tulsa series is tied at 29-29.
• Saturday's game is the lone regular-season meeting in 2021-22.
• Houston has won two of the last three games, including an 86-59 win in the last meeting on Feb. 20, 2021, inside the Fertitta Center in Houston.
• Teams have alternated wins and losses in the last five meetings.
• This marks the eighth consecutive season and 16th in the last 17 years in which the two teams will play at least once.
• Teams have been conference rivals in three leagues... Competed in Missouri Valley Conference from 1950-51 through 1959-60 season and played twice each year through 1962-63 season after Houston began competition as an independent.
• Competed as Conference USA rivals from 2005-06 season through 2012-13... Began playing as American Athletic Conference rivals during the 2014-15 season.
• Series started with a 50-45 Tulsa win in Houston on Feb. 10, 1951.
on Road: Tulsa owns an 18-9 lead in the series in Tulsa, Okla.
• Tulsa has won the last two and four of the last six games in Tulsa, Okla. The Cougars' last win in Tulsa, Okla., was a 77-65 victory on Jan. 27, 2019.
• In the most recent meeting in Tulsa, Okla., Tulsa took a 65-64 win inside the Reynolds Center on Dec. 29, 2020.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to play two straight home games, starting 7 p.m., Tuesday, vs. South Florida.
• That game will air be shown on ESPN+.
• The homestand continues at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, vs. East Carolina. That game will be shown on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• 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 (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.
#11/11 Houston returns to the hardwood after taking a week-long break from its schedule. The Cougars enter this weekend's game following a 76-66 win over Wichita State on Jan. 8 inside the Fertitta Center.
Against the Shockers, graduate forward Josh Carlton led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds with a career-high-tying four blocked shots. The Winterville, N.C., native posted his second straight double-double of the week on the way to being named The American Player of the Week, a first in his career.
This season, Carlton is one of five Cougars averaging double-digit points. He ranks third on the team with 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Senior guard Kyler Edwards is averaging 12.1 points per game, while graduate forward Fabian White Jr. is posting 11.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
MILESTONES
• With the win at Wichita State last week, gradate forward Fabian White Jr. competed in the 103rd win of his Houston career, moving into a tie with Galen Robinson Jr. for second in school history.
• Graduate guard Taze Moore needs only 15 points to reach 1,000 in his career. The Cal State Bakersfield transfer scored 882 points with the Roadrunners (2016-21) and has scored 103 points in 14 games with the Cougars.
STREAKING NATIONALLY
With Monday's release, the Cougars were ranked in the Associated Press poll for the 36th consecutive week, setting a school record.
Houston previously appeared in the AP Top 25 for 35 straight weeks from Nov. 27, 1967, through Dec. 16, 1969. The Cougars have been ranked in every AP poll since Jan. 20, 2019.
This is the fifth straight season under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson in which the Cougars were ranked for at least one week. Houston finished at No. 6 in the final AP and at No. 3 in the final Ferris Mowers Coaches polls a year ago after advancing to the sixth NCAA Final Four in school history.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN2 with Mike Corey and Robbie Hummel calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on 950 AM KPRC or on The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2021-22 TICKETS
While Saturday's game vs. Wichita State has sold out, fans may still purchase tickets for the Cougars' remaining home games in 2021-22.
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 TULSA
• Tulsa enters Saturday's game with a 6-8 overall record and 0-3 mark in American Athletic Conference play. The Golden Hurricane are tied for ninth in the latest league standings.
• Tulsa has posted a 5-4 record in home games inside the Reynolds Center this season.
• In its most recent action, Tulsa dropped a 69-64 decision to Temple in Tulsa, Okla., on Wednesday night.
• Against Temple, graduate forward Jeriah Horne led Tulsa with 15 points and seven rebounds. Freshman guard Anthony Pritchard paced the team with three assists.
• This season, Horn leads the team with 16.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Sam Griffin is a close second with 16.3 points per contest. Pritchard paces the Golden Hurricane with 3.1 assists per game.
• Head Coach Frank Haith is in his eighth season at Tulsa and his 18th season and as a collegiate head coach.
• Haith has compiled a 341-225 record during his career and is 133-96 at Tulsa... Previously built a 79-28 record at Missouri (2011-14) and a 129-101 mark at Miami (Fla.) (2004-11).
• Haith is 6-8 against Houston during his career with all 14 previous meetings coming during his Tulsa tenure
• Haith is 6-8 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers with all 14 previous meetings coming during Sampson's Houston and Haith's Tulsa tenures.
• 1988 graduate of Elon.
SERIES HISTORY vs. TULSA
• The Houston-Tulsa series is tied at 29-29.
• Saturday's game is the lone regular-season meeting in 2021-22.
• Houston has won two of the last three games, including an 86-59 win in the last meeting on Feb. 20, 2021, inside the Fertitta Center in Houston.
• Teams have alternated wins and losses in the last five meetings.
• This marks the eighth consecutive season and 16th in the last 17 years in which the two teams will play at least once.
• Teams have been conference rivals in three leagues... Competed in Missouri Valley Conference from 1950-51 through 1959-60 season and played twice each year through 1962-63 season after Houston began competition as an independent.
• Competed as Conference USA rivals from 2005-06 season through 2012-13... Began playing as American Athletic Conference rivals during the 2014-15 season.
• Series started with a 50-45 Tulsa win in Houston on Feb. 10, 1951.
on Road: Tulsa owns an 18-9 lead in the series in Tulsa, Okla.
• Tulsa has won the last two and four of the last six games in Tulsa, Okla. The Cougars' last win in Tulsa, Okla., was a 77-65 victory on Jan. 27, 2019.
• In the most recent meeting in Tulsa, Okla., Tulsa took a 65-64 win inside the Reynolds Center on Dec. 29, 2020.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to play two straight home games, starting 7 p.m., Tuesday, vs. South Florida.
• That game will air be shown on ESPN+.
• The homestand continues at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, vs. East Carolina. That game will be shown on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• 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 (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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