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Friday, November 11
Annapolis, Md.
5 p.m. (CT)
University of Houston
vs
Saint Joseph's
#3 Men’s Hoops Takes on Saint Joseph's on Friday
11/10/2022 1:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars tip off at 5 p.m. (CST) inside Alumni Hall in Veterans Classic
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Fresh off a dominating win in its season opener, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program continues it season when it meets Saint Joseph's in the Veterans Classic at 5 p.m. (CST) Friday inside Alumni Hall.
The No. 3 Cougars enter Friday's game following an impressive 83-36 win over Northern Colorado in the season opener inside the Fertitta Center on Monday.
It was the Cougars' biggest season-opening win since a 101-54 victory over Alabama A&M on Nov. 10, 2018. It also was the fewest points allowed by the Cougars in a season opener since a 38-29 win at Texas A&M on Dec. 8, 1951.
Returning to action after missing most of the 2021-22 season following foot surgery, senior Preseason All-American guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 21 points and four 3-pointers. The Dallas native needs only 125 more points to become the 50th member of the Cougars' career 1,000-Point Club.
Sasser wasn't the only Cougar making a return this week. Junior guard Tramon Mark also missed most of the 2022-23 campaign following shoulder surgery, but the Dickinson High product totaled six points with five rebounds and an assist in the win against the Bears.
Making his collegiate debut, freshman forward Jarace Walker scored eight points and grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds, including six offensive boards. The New Freedom, Pa., native posted the highest rebound total by a freshman in their Houston debut since center Emmanuel Adeife grabbed 15 rebounds in a 131-62 win over Florida Tech in the 2005-06 season opener on Nov. 22, 2005.
It also was the most rebounds by any Cougar in their Houston debut since then-junior forward Devin Davis grabbed 12 boards in a 93-52 win over Morgan State inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 11, 2016.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan (play-by-play), Steve Lappas (analyst) and Gary Parrish (reporter) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Friday's game on 950 AM KPRC or The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
MILITARY TIES
• As the Cougars prepare to compete in the Veterans Classic on Friday evening, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and several staff members have ties to the military.
• In 2006, Sampson joined several coaches and sports personalities in Operation Hardwood II in Kuwait as part of Hoops with the Troops. Sampson coached a team in the USO event and learned about military life in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti culture. He also rode in a tank and Bradley fighting vehicle, visiting troops at Camp Arifjan medical hospital, toured the Humvee up-armor facility and held a basketball clinic for children in Kuwait City.
• Jamal Shead's parents, Lysa and Elvin Shead, served as E-4s in the U.S. Army and will be at Friday's game.
• Trey Houston, son of Associate AD for Sports Medicine John Houston and his wife, Amie, is a senior at the U.S. Naval Academy and will be at Friday's game.
• The military holds a special place in the family of Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance Alan Bishop's family. Among his many relatives who have served in the U.S. military are...
– James Lee Bishop (Grandfather) – U.S. Army Air Corps
– James Warrick (Grandfather) – Senior Chief, U.S. Navy Submarines
– Kevin Bishop Sr. (Father) – Army Colonel, Helicopter Pilot (will be at Friday's game)
– Kevin Bishop Jr. (Brother) – Air Force Major, KC 135 Pilot
– Benjamin Bishop (Brother) –Army Sergeant First Class, Ranger
– Jacob Bishop (Brother) – Air Force First Lieutenant, Force Support Officer
– Samuel Bishop (Brother) – Air Force First Lieutenant, KC 135 Pilot
• Tyler Conrad, son of Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad and his wife, Kristy, is a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and recently completed his first deployment to Australia.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
ABOUT SAINT JOSEPH'S
• Monday's game will be the 2022-23 season opener for Saint Joseph's.
• A year ago, the Hawks posted an 11-19 record and were 5-13 in Atlantic 10 play.
• Saint Joseph's is 2-0 in exhibition games this season with a 78-76 win over Towson (Oct. 29) and a 92-80 victory against Widener (Nov. 4).
• In those exhibition games, sophomore guard Lynn Greer III leads the Hawks with 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game... Freshman guard Christian Winborne stands second with 16.5 points and leads the team with 4.0 assists per game. Senior guard Cameron Brown averaged 14.5 points. and sophomore guard Erik Reynolds II totaled 12.5 points per contest.
• Head Coach Billy Lange is in his fourth season at Saint Joseph's and his 13th season and as a collegiate head coach.
• Lange has compiled a 22-60 record at Saint Joseph's, beginning in 2019-20. Previously built a 92-115 record at Navy (2004-11) and a 39-19 mark at Merchant Marine (1999-01).
• Friday's game will be the first time Lange has faced Houston during his career.
• Friday's game will be the first time Lange has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2004 graduate of Northern State.
SERIES HISTORY vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Saint Joseph's in Men's Basketball.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars return to Houston to face Oral Roberts at 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center during the Cougar Classic.
• The Cougars close out their time in that event at 7 p.m., Wednesday, against Texas Southern inside the Fertitta Center.
• Both of those games in the Cougar Classic will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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.
The No. 3 Cougars enter Friday's game following an impressive 83-36 win over Northern Colorado in the season opener inside the Fertitta Center on Monday.
It was the Cougars' biggest season-opening win since a 101-54 victory over Alabama A&M on Nov. 10, 2018. It also was the fewest points allowed by the Cougars in a season opener since a 38-29 win at Texas A&M on Dec. 8, 1951.
Returning to action after missing most of the 2021-22 season following foot surgery, senior Preseason All-American guard Marcus Sasser led all players with 21 points and four 3-pointers. The Dallas native needs only 125 more points to become the 50th member of the Cougars' career 1,000-Point Club.
Sasser wasn't the only Cougar making a return this week. Junior guard Tramon Mark also missed most of the 2022-23 campaign following shoulder surgery, but the Dickinson High product totaled six points with five rebounds and an assist in the win against the Bears.
Making his collegiate debut, freshman forward Jarace Walker scored eight points and grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds, including six offensive boards. The New Freedom, Pa., native posted the highest rebound total by a freshman in their Houston debut since center Emmanuel Adeife grabbed 15 rebounds in a 131-62 win over Florida Tech in the 2005-06 season opener on Nov. 22, 2005.
It also was the most rebounds by any Cougar in their Houston debut since then-junior forward Devin Davis grabbed 12 boards in a 93-52 win over Morgan State inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 11, 2016.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Friday's game on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan (play-by-play), Steve Lappas (analyst) and Gary Parrish (reporter) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Friday's game on 950 AM KPRC or The Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham calling the action.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting StatBroadcast.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
MILITARY TIES
• As the Cougars prepare to compete in the Veterans Classic on Friday evening, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and several staff members have ties to the military.
• In 2006, Sampson joined several coaches and sports personalities in Operation Hardwood II in Kuwait as part of Hoops with the Troops. Sampson coached a team in the USO event and learned about military life in Kuwait and the Kuwaiti culture. He also rode in a tank and Bradley fighting vehicle, visiting troops at Camp Arifjan medical hospital, toured the Humvee up-armor facility and held a basketball clinic for children in Kuwait City.
• Jamal Shead's parents, Lysa and Elvin Shead, served as E-4s in the U.S. Army and will be at Friday's game.
• Trey Houston, son of Associate AD for Sports Medicine John Houston and his wife, Amie, is a senior at the U.S. Naval Academy and will be at Friday's game.
• The military holds a special place in the family of Director of Men's Basketball Sports Performance Alan Bishop's family. Among his many relatives who have served in the U.S. military are...
– James Lee Bishop (Grandfather) – U.S. Army Air Corps
– James Warrick (Grandfather) – Senior Chief, U.S. Navy Submarines
– Kevin Bishop Sr. (Father) – Army Colonel, Helicopter Pilot (will be at Friday's game)
– Kevin Bishop Jr. (Brother) – Air Force Major, KC 135 Pilot
– Benjamin Bishop (Brother) –Army Sergeant First Class, Ranger
– Jacob Bishop (Brother) – Air Force First Lieutenant, Force Support Officer
– Samuel Bishop (Brother) – Air Force First Lieutenant, KC 135 Pilot
• Tyler Conrad, son of Assistant AD for Communications Jeff Conrad and his wife, Kristy, is a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and recently completed his first deployment to Australia.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' 18 regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
ABOUT SAINT JOSEPH'S
• Monday's game will be the 2022-23 season opener for Saint Joseph's.
• A year ago, the Hawks posted an 11-19 record and were 5-13 in Atlantic 10 play.
• Saint Joseph's is 2-0 in exhibition games this season with a 78-76 win over Towson (Oct. 29) and a 92-80 victory against Widener (Nov. 4).
• In those exhibition games, sophomore guard Lynn Greer III leads the Hawks with 18.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game... Freshman guard Christian Winborne stands second with 16.5 points and leads the team with 4.0 assists per game. Senior guard Cameron Brown averaged 14.5 points. and sophomore guard Erik Reynolds II totaled 12.5 points per contest.
• Head Coach Billy Lange is in his fourth season at Saint Joseph's and his 13th season and as a collegiate head coach.
• Lange has compiled a 22-60 record at Saint Joseph's, beginning in 2019-20. Previously built a 92-115 record at Navy (2004-11) and a 39-19 mark at Merchant Marine (1999-01).
• Friday's game will be the first time Lange has faced Houston during his career.
• Friday's game will be the first time Lange has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2004 graduate of Northern State.
SERIES HISTORY vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
• Friday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Saint Joseph's in Men's Basketball.
UP NEXT
• Following Friday's game, the Cougars return to Houston to face Oral Roberts at 7 p.m., Monday, inside the Fertitta Center during the Cougar Classic.
• The Cougars close out their time in that event at 7 p.m., Wednesday, against Texas Southern inside the Fertitta Center.
• Both of those games in the Cougar Classic will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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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