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Wednesday, February 23
New Orleans, La.
7 p.m.
University of Houston
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Men's Basketball Takes Wednesday Win at Tulane
2/23/2022 12:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Senior guard Kyler Edwards leads with 21 pts; Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts grabs 11 boards
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – University of Houston senior guard Kyler Edwards scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half as the 14th-ranked Cougars defeated Tulane 81-67 inside Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse on Wednesday night.
Graduate guard Taze Moore punctuated his 18-point performance with a two-handed alley-oop dunk with just more than a minute remaining and graduate forward Fabian White Jr. had 12 points and three blocked shots for the Cougars (23-4, 12-2 AAC), who shot 62% in the second half, including 6 of 13 from 3-point range.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked two shots for Houston, which outrebounded the Green Wave 43-28.
Jalen Cook scored 19 points and Kevin Cross added 16 for Tulane (12-12, 9-6), which led by as many as five points during a tight first half, but struggled to stay close during the final 20 minutes. Sion James and Jaylen Forbes each scored 13 for Tulane.
The intimate, 89-year-old Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse appeared to have virtually all of its 4,100 seats occupied, with a number of fans standing for what had the potential to be a benchmark matchup for the resurgent Green Wave, who came in with victories in five of their previous seven games.
The crowd was engaged and often raucous in the first half, a tight opening 20 minutes in which there were eight lead changes and six ties, with neither team leading by more than five.
But Houston closed the period on an 8-3 run, with Edwards' free throws giving the Cougars a 32-27 halftime lead.
The Cougars then opened the second half with Edwards' 3 and Moore's layup to take their first double-digit lead, and their advantage hovered around 10 points for much of the second half.
BIG PICTURE
Houston: The Cougars were back on the road after an exhausting, double-overtime victory at Wichita State on Sunday, but played with requisite energy and poise in a hostile environment to improve to 7-2 on the road and remain in sole possession of first place in the conference. The next three of their four remaining regular-season game are at home. The victory also gave Houston a sweep of the season series after a 72-63 victory in Houston on Feb. 2. But the crowd booed the Cougars loudly in the final minute when they continued to push the ball up the court and put on a dunking exhibition with a double-digit lead.
Tulane: The Green Wave were largely competitive but plagued by inconsistent shooting, difficulty securing rebounds and defensive breakdowns that gave some of Houston's most productive players open shots. But the Wave have become considerably more competitive in a year's time. When Tulane hosted Houston last season, the Cougars led by 30 in the first half en route to a 23-point victory.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, the Cougars return to Houston for their final three regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center over a 5-day stretch.
• Houston meets SMU at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. Media members and fans should note the 11:30 a.m., start as it was recently changed from earlier published schedules. That game will air on ESPN.
• SMU took an 85-83 win over the Cougars inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Feb. 9.
• From there, Houston will play host to Cincinnati at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 1. That game will air on ESPNU.
• The game against Cincinnati is a makeup date from the Dec. 28 game, which was postponed due to health and safety protocols in the Houston program.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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The Cougars look to defend their crown when they compete at the 2022 American Athletic Conference Championship on March 10-13 inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
While the Cougars' first opponent and game times have not been finalized yet, fans can start making their plans to see the team in action by purchasing tickets.
To for information about The American Championship and/or to purchase tickets, fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
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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).
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Graduate guard Taze Moore punctuated his 18-point performance with a two-handed alley-oop dunk with just more than a minute remaining and graduate forward Fabian White Jr. had 12 points and three blocked shots for the Cougars (23-4, 12-2 AAC), who shot 62% in the second half, including 6 of 13 from 3-point range.
Sophomore forward J'Wan Roberts grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked two shots for Houston, which outrebounded the Green Wave 43-28.
Jalen Cook scored 19 points and Kevin Cross added 16 for Tulane (12-12, 9-6), which led by as many as five points during a tight first half, but struggled to stay close during the final 20 minutes. Sion James and Jaylen Forbes each scored 13 for Tulane.
The intimate, 89-year-old Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse appeared to have virtually all of its 4,100 seats occupied, with a number of fans standing for what had the potential to be a benchmark matchup for the resurgent Green Wave, who came in with victories in five of their previous seven games.
The crowd was engaged and often raucous in the first half, a tight opening 20 minutes in which there were eight lead changes and six ties, with neither team leading by more than five.
But Houston closed the period on an 8-3 run, with Edwards' free throws giving the Cougars a 32-27 halftime lead.
The Cougars then opened the second half with Edwards' 3 and Moore's layup to take their first double-digit lead, and their advantage hovered around 10 points for much of the second half.
BIG PICTURE
Houston: The Cougars were back on the road after an exhausting, double-overtime victory at Wichita State on Sunday, but played with requisite energy and poise in a hostile environment to improve to 7-2 on the road and remain in sole possession of first place in the conference. The next three of their four remaining regular-season game are at home. The victory also gave Houston a sweep of the season series after a 72-63 victory in Houston on Feb. 2. But the crowd booed the Cougars loudly in the final minute when they continued to push the ball up the court and put on a dunking exhibition with a double-digit lead.
Tulane: The Green Wave were largely competitive but plagued by inconsistent shooting, difficulty securing rebounds and defensive breakdowns that gave some of Houston's most productive players open shots. But the Wave have become considerably more competitive in a year's time. When Tulane hosted Houston last season, the Cougars led by 30 in the first half en route to a 23-point victory.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, the Cougars return to Houston for their final three regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center over a 5-day stretch.
• Houston meets SMU at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. Media members and fans should note the 11:30 a.m., start as it was recently changed from earlier published schedules. That game will air on ESPN.
• SMU took an 85-83 win over the Cougars inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas on Feb. 9.
• From there, Houston will play host to Cincinnati at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 1. That game will air on ESPNU.
• The game against Cincinnati is a makeup date from the Dec. 28 game, which was postponed due to health and safety protocols in the Houston program.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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.
BUY 2022 AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
The Cougars look to defend their crown when they compete at the 2022 American Athletic Conference Championship on March 10-13 inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
While the Cougars' first opponent and game times have not been finalized yet, fans can start making their plans to see the team in action by purchasing tickets.
To for information about The American Championship and/or to purchase 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.
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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Team Stats
UH
Tulane
FG%
.508
.411
3FG%
.357
.360
FT%
.600
.706
RB
43
28
TO
8
4
STL
3
2
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
3
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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