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University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Hoops Learn American Opponents Breakdown
7/12/2022 9:57:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars meet South Florida in Fertitta Center, East Carolina on road and remaining rivals in home-and-away series
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program learned the breakdown of its 2022-23 American Athletic Conference opponents with the release of the league's schedule matrix on Thursday.
The Cougars and their American rivals will play 18-game league schedules in 2022-23. 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 2022-23, Houston will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF and Wichita State in home-and-away series. The Cougars will play South Florida once in the Fertitta Center while hitting the road to take on East Carolina in Greenville, N.C.
The Cougars' complete non-conference schedule will be announced soon with The American schedule, game times and broadcasting networks to follow later.
A year ago, the Cougars posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and swept both The American regular-season and tournament titles. It was only the fourth time in school history that the Cougars swept both conference championships.
2022-23 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MATRIX
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
Under Sampson's leadership, the Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments, tying a school record.
Guard Marcus Sasser returns for his senior season after missing most of the 2021-22 campaign following foot surgery. The Dallas native was averaging a team-high 17.7 points per game and was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection before being sidelined.
Like Sasser, junior guard Tramon Mark missed most of the season a year ago following shoulder surgery but is healthy for the 2022-23 campaign. The Dickinson, Texas, native averaged 10.1 points per game in seven contests before his surgery.
Junior guard Jamal Shead led the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 221 assists in 2021-22, the second-highest total in school single-season history. Shead was the only NCAA Division I student-athlete to rank among the nation's Top-10 leaders in both assists and assist-turnover ratio and was an All-American Athletic Conference honoree.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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).
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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 Cougars and their American rivals will play 18-game league schedules in 2022-23. 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 2022-23, Houston will face Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF and Wichita State in home-and-away series. The Cougars will play South Florida once in the Fertitta Center while hitting the road to take on East Carolina in Greenville, N.C.
The Cougars' complete non-conference schedule will be announced soon with The American schedule, game times and broadcasting networks to follow later.
A year ago, the Cougars posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and swept both The American regular-season and tournament titles. It was only the fourth time in school history that the Cougars swept both conference championships.
2022-23 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MATRIX
| School | Home Only | Away Only | Home & Away |
| Houston | South Florida | at East Carolina | Cincinnati, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, Wichita State |
| Cincinnnati | Tulsa | at Wichita State | East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF |
| East Carolina | Houston | at Memphis | Cincinnati, South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, Wichita State |
| Memphis | East Carolina | at Tulsa | Cincinnati, Houston, South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF, Wichita State |
| SMU | Temple | at UCF | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, South Florida, Tulane, Tulsa, Wichita State |
| South Florida | Tulane | at Houston | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulsa, UCF, Wichita State |
| Temple | Wichita State | at SMU | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, South Florida, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF |
| Tulane | UCF | at South Florida | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, SMU, Temple, Tulsa, Wichita State |
| Tulsa | Memphis | at Cincinnati | East Carolina, Houston, South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, UCF, Wichita State |
| UCF | SMU | at Tulane | Cincinnati, East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, South Florida, Temple, Tulsa, Wichita State |
| Wichita State | Cincinnati | at Temple | East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, South Florida, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF |
ABOUT the HOUSTON COUGARS
Three starters and seven lettermen return from the Cougars' 2021-22 team, which posted a 32-6 overall record, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, swept the American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles and finished among the nation's Top 10 for the second straight season.
Under Sampson's leadership, the Cougars have posted seven consecutive 20-win seasons, including a pair of 30-win campaigns, and competed in each of the last four NCAA Tournaments, tying a school record.
Guard Marcus Sasser returns for his senior season after missing most of the 2021-22 campaign following foot surgery. The Dallas native was averaging a team-high 17.7 points per game and was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection before being sidelined.
Like Sasser, junior guard Tramon Mark missed most of the season a year ago following shoulder surgery but is healthy for the 2022-23 campaign. The Dickinson, Texas, native averaged 10.1 points per game in seven contests before his surgery.
Junior guard Jamal Shead led the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 221 assists in 2021-22, the second-highest total in school single-season history. Shead was the only NCAA Division I student-athlete to rank among the nation's Top-10 leaders in both assists and assist-turnover ratio and was an All-American Athletic Conference honoree.
BUY 2022-23 SEASON TICKETS
Fans now may purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 season. A limited number of season tickets are available, so fans are encouraged to purchase soon before supplies run out.
To purchase 2022-23 season tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here at any time.
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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