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Saturday, December 10
Houston
2 p.m.
University of Houston
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8-1,0-0SEC
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Photo by: Stephen Pinchback
Men's Basketball Falls to #8/10 Alabama
12/10/2022 4:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Junior point guard Jamal Shead leads all with 19 points, adds seven rebounds
HOUSTON (AP) – Alabama rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to stun No. 1 Houston 71-65 on Saturday inside the Fertitta Center.
Noah Clowney had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Bradley added 12 points and Mark Sears scored 11 points, including nine in the second half for the Crimson Tide (8-1). Alabama shot 50% from the field in the second half and 41% for the game. The Tide went 20 of 32 on free throws, including 15 of 21 in the second half.
''This is one of those character wins that shows that our guys are going to keep fighting no matter what the score is,'' Alabama coach Nate Oats said. ''We could have easily given up down 15. The start of the second half wasn't great. We made some changes with the bench guys. Hung in there, kept clawing away at the lead, finally able to take the lead and then we pulled away from them.''
''Huge program win,'' Oats said. ''Not sure how many teams get the chance to play two No. 1 teams in nonconference, let alone beat them, but I think that shows where we've gotten this program to that we can play with anyone in the country at this point.''
Junior point guard Jamal Shead had 19 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Tramon Mark scored 10 points before fouling out with 8:10 remaining for Houston (9-1).
''That's the No. 8 team in the nation,'' Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. ''No shame losing to a really, really good Alabama team. Disappointing obviously. We haven't lost a lot in this building.''
The Cougars shot 39% from the field, including going 1-of-8 to end the game. Houston was 3 of 13 on 3-pointers and 12 of 22 from the free-throw line.
''We just couldn't guard,'' Shead said. ''We didn't stand in front of the ball for like four or five straight possessions, and that's how they got back into it. And we just weren't tough enough to finish it out.''
The game was tied at 63 following a Marcus Sasser free throw with two minutes left. Then Clowney put the Tide up by two with a layup with 1:12 remaining, Shead missed a jumper with 48 seconds left, and Brandon Miller made two free throws five seconds later to push the lead to four.
After super senior forward Reggie Chaney missed two free throws, Miller made two more free throws to give Alabama a 69-63 lead with 27 seconds remaining.
Trailing 57-49 with 8 1/2 remaining, the Tide went on an 11-3 run to cut the lead to 61-60 on a layup by Clowney with five minutes to go.
Houston used an 18-2 run to end the first half and start the second half to take a 44-29 lead with 17:13 remaining on a steal and layup by Jarace Walker, but Alabama responded with a 15-5 spurt to cut the led to five on a 3-pointer by Sears with 11 minutes left.
BIG PICTURE
Alabama: Alabama outrebounded Houston 44-39 and got 27 points from its bench. The Tide improved to 3-1 this season against teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
Houston: The Cougars missed a chance for a resume-building win and fell to 1-1 this season against Quad 1 teams. Houston forced Alabama into 15 turnovers but turned it into only 18 points.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars close out their home stand when they face North Carolina A&T at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center during the Coaches vs. Racism | HBCU Roundball Classic. That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• From there, Houston travels to meet its second Top-10 opponent in an eight-day stretch when it faces #3/3 Virginia at 1 p.m. (CST), Dec. 17, inside John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. That game will air on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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Noah Clowney had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Bradley added 12 points and Mark Sears scored 11 points, including nine in the second half for the Crimson Tide (8-1). Alabama shot 50% from the field in the second half and 41% for the game. The Tide went 20 of 32 on free throws, including 15 of 21 in the second half.
''This is one of those character wins that shows that our guys are going to keep fighting no matter what the score is,'' Alabama coach Nate Oats said. ''We could have easily given up down 15. The start of the second half wasn't great. We made some changes with the bench guys. Hung in there, kept clawing away at the lead, finally able to take the lead and then we pulled away from them.''
''Huge program win,'' Oats said. ''Not sure how many teams get the chance to play two No. 1 teams in nonconference, let alone beat them, but I think that shows where we've gotten this program to that we can play with anyone in the country at this point.''
Junior point guard Jamal Shead had 19 points and six rebounds, and sophomore guard Tramon Mark scored 10 points before fouling out with 8:10 remaining for Houston (9-1).
''That's the No. 8 team in the nation,'' Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. ''No shame losing to a really, really good Alabama team. Disappointing obviously. We haven't lost a lot in this building.''
The Cougars shot 39% from the field, including going 1-of-8 to end the game. Houston was 3 of 13 on 3-pointers and 12 of 22 from the free-throw line.
''We just couldn't guard,'' Shead said. ''We didn't stand in front of the ball for like four or five straight possessions, and that's how they got back into it. And we just weren't tough enough to finish it out.''
The game was tied at 63 following a Marcus Sasser free throw with two minutes left. Then Clowney put the Tide up by two with a layup with 1:12 remaining, Shead missed a jumper with 48 seconds left, and Brandon Miller made two free throws five seconds later to push the lead to four.
After super senior forward Reggie Chaney missed two free throws, Miller made two more free throws to give Alabama a 69-63 lead with 27 seconds remaining.
Trailing 57-49 with 8 1/2 remaining, the Tide went on an 11-3 run to cut the lead to 61-60 on a layup by Clowney with five minutes to go.
Houston used an 18-2 run to end the first half and start the second half to take a 44-29 lead with 17:13 remaining on a steal and layup by Jarace Walker, but Alabama responded with a 15-5 spurt to cut the led to five on a 3-pointer by Sears with 11 minutes left.
BIG PICTURE
Alabama: Alabama outrebounded Houston 44-39 and got 27 points from its bench. The Tide improved to 3-1 this season against teams ranked in the AP Top 25.
Houston: The Cougars missed a chance for a resume-building win and fell to 1-1 this season against Quad 1 teams. Houston forced Alabama into 15 turnovers but turned it into only 18 points.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars close out their home stand when they face North Carolina A&T at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center during the Coaches vs. Racism | HBCU Roundball Classic. That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• From there, Houston travels to meet its second Top-10 opponent in an eight-day stretch when it faces #3/3 Virginia at 1 p.m. (CST), Dec. 17, inside John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. That game will air on ESPN2.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may 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.
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.
Team Stats
Bama
UH
FG%
.407
.391
3FG%
.304
.231
FT%
.625
.545
RB
44
39
TO
15
10
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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