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Saturday, March 18
Birmingham, Ala. (Legacy Arena)
6:10 p.m.
University of Houston
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(9) Auburn
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#2/1 Men’s Hoops Meets Auburn in NCAA Tournament
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Cougars face (9) Tigers in Round of 32 at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala – Winners of 14 of its last 15 games, the #2/1 University of Houston Men's Basketball program continues its NCAA Tournament when it meets (9) Auburn at 6:10 p.m., Saturday, inside Legacy Arena during the Round of 32.
Houston (32-3 • 17-1 American) enters this weekend's game following a 63-52 win over (16) Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. It was the program's fifth straight NCAA Tournament First-Round win.
In the first meeting on the hardwood against the Norse, freshman forward Jarace Walker led the Cougars with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and grabbed three rebounds with a pair of blocked shots. Junior point guard Jamal Shead added 13 points with a game-high six rebounds while junior forward J'Wan Roberts posted his second straight postseason double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
With Thursday's win, the 2022-23 Cougars tied for the second-most wins in Houston single-season history, equaling the mark from the 2021-22 squad. This is the third 30-win season under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, tying with legendary Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis for the most in school history.
WATCH PARTY
Houston Fans can watch Saturday's game on a 24-foot screen at Avenida Houston (in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center) at the UH Watch Party.
The Watch Party is free, and all fans are welcome to bring blankets or camp chairs. The Watch Party begins 90 minutes before tip-off.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on TBS and March Madness Live with Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (reporter) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on the KPRC Radio 950 AM and the Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) calling the action. The pregame show begins at 5:55 p.m., Saturday.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting MarchMadnessLive.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
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.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
ABOUT AUBURN
• Auburn owns a 21-12 overall record and 10-8 mark in SEC play in 2022-23.
• The Tigers finished seventh in the in the final SEC regular-season standings.
• Auburn owns a 3-2 record in neutral-site games and is 7-10 in non-home games this season.
• The Tigers have won two of their last three games. Only a 76-73 loss to Arkansas in the SEC Championship on March 9 prevents a longer winning streak.
• In its most recent action, Auburn claimed an 83-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA Tournament First Round inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday.
• Against Iowa, sophomore forward Johni Broome led six Tigers in double digits with 19 point and added team highs of 12 rebounds and five blocked shots. Junior guard Wendell Green Jr totaled 15 points while senior forward Jaylin Williams, junior guard K.D. Johnson and freshman guard Tre Donaldson finished with 11 points apiece. Senior guard Allen Flanigan posted 10 points with 10 rebounds and led the Tigers with four assists.
• This season, Broome leads Auburn with 14.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. Green stands second with 13.9 points per game but tops the Tigers with 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Williams is third with 11.1 points per game with Flanigan averaging 10.1 points per contest.
• Head Coach Bruce Pearl is in his ninth season at Auburn and his 28th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Pearl has built a 173-110 record at Auburn and has posted a 635-255 mark during his career. . He previously compiled a 231-36 record at Southern Indiana (1991-02), an 86-38 mark at Milwaukee (86-38) and a 145-61 record at Tennessee (2005-11).
• Saturday's game will be the first time Pearl has faced Houston during his career.
• Saturday's game will be the first time Pearl has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1982 graduate of Boston College.
SERIES HISTORY vs. AUBURN
• Houston owns a 6-1 lead against Auburn in the series, which began during the 1961-62 season.
• The Cougars have won the last five meetings against the Tigers.
• Saturday's showdown will be the first meeting against Auburn on the hardwood since a 77-65 Houston win inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 8, 1982.
• Auburn's lone win in the series was a 71-69 victory in overtime at the Holiday Classic inside Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston on Dec. 29, 1962.
at Neutral Site: Houston owns a 2-1 lead at neutral sites in the series against Auburn.
• In the most recent meeting at a neutral site, the Cougars claimed an 89-76 win at the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans on Dec. 30, 1965.
• In the first meeting at a neutral site, Houston enjoyed a 54-49 win at the Lion's Club Tournament in Houston on Dec. 23, 1961.
at NCAA Tournament: Saturday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Auburn in the NCAA Tournament.
UP NEXT
• With a win over (9) Auburn, Houston would advance to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season.
• There, the Cougars would face the winner from (5) Miami (Fla.)/(4) Indiana. Game time, date and broadcasting network will be announced after Round of 32 games are completed.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
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.
Houston (32-3 • 17-1 American) enters this weekend's game following a 63-52 win over (16) Northern Kentucky on Thursday night. It was the program's fifth straight NCAA Tournament First-Round win.
In the first meeting on the hardwood against the Norse, freshman forward Jarace Walker led the Cougars with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and grabbed three rebounds with a pair of blocked shots. Junior point guard Jamal Shead added 13 points with a game-high six rebounds while junior forward J'Wan Roberts posted his second straight postseason double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
With Thursday's win, the 2022-23 Cougars tied for the second-most wins in Houston single-season history, equaling the mark from the 2021-22 squad. This is the third 30-win season under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, tying with legendary Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis for the most in school history.
WATCH PARTY
Houston Fans can watch Saturday's game on a 24-foot screen at Avenida Houston (in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center) at the UH Watch Party.
The Watch Party is free, and all fans are welcome to bring blankets or camp chairs. The Watch Party begins 90 minutes before tip-off.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on TBS and March Madness Live with Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (reporter) calling the action.
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on the KPRC Radio 950 AM and the Varsity Network app with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) calling the action. The pregame show begins at 5:55 p.m., Saturday.
• Fans can follow live stats by visiting MarchMadnessLive.com and following the appropriate links or by clicking here.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
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.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
ABOUT AUBURN
• Auburn owns a 21-12 overall record and 10-8 mark in SEC play in 2022-23.
• The Tigers finished seventh in the in the final SEC regular-season standings.
• Auburn owns a 3-2 record in neutral-site games and is 7-10 in non-home games this season.
• The Tigers have won two of their last three games. Only a 76-73 loss to Arkansas in the SEC Championship on March 9 prevents a longer winning streak.
• In its most recent action, Auburn claimed an 83-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA Tournament First Round inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday.
• Against Iowa, sophomore forward Johni Broome led six Tigers in double digits with 19 point and added team highs of 12 rebounds and five blocked shots. Junior guard Wendell Green Jr totaled 15 points while senior forward Jaylin Williams, junior guard K.D. Johnson and freshman guard Tre Donaldson finished with 11 points apiece. Senior guard Allen Flanigan posted 10 points with 10 rebounds and led the Tigers with four assists.
• This season, Broome leads Auburn with 14.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. Green stands second with 13.9 points per game but tops the Tigers with 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Williams is third with 11.1 points per game with Flanigan averaging 10.1 points per contest.
• Head Coach Bruce Pearl is in his ninth season at Auburn and his 28th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Pearl has built a 173-110 record at Auburn and has posted a 635-255 mark during his career. . He previously compiled a 231-36 record at Southern Indiana (1991-02), an 86-38 mark at Milwaukee (86-38) and a 145-61 record at Tennessee (2005-11).
• Saturday's game will be the first time Pearl has faced Houston during his career.
• Saturday's game will be the first time Pearl has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 1982 graduate of Boston College.
SERIES HISTORY vs. AUBURN
• Houston owns a 6-1 lead against Auburn in the series, which began during the 1961-62 season.
• The Cougars have won the last five meetings against the Tigers.
• Saturday's showdown will be the first meeting against Auburn on the hardwood since a 77-65 Houston win inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Dec. 8, 1982.
• Auburn's lone win in the series was a 71-69 victory in overtime at the Holiday Classic inside Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston on Dec. 29, 1962.
at Neutral Site: Houston owns a 2-1 lead at neutral sites in the series against Auburn.
• In the most recent meeting at a neutral site, the Cougars claimed an 89-76 win at the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans on Dec. 30, 1965.
• In the first meeting at a neutral site, Houston enjoyed a 54-49 win at the Lion's Club Tournament in Houston on Dec. 23, 1961.
at NCAA Tournament: Saturday's game will be the first time Houston has faced Auburn in the NCAA Tournament.
UP NEXT
• With a win over (9) Auburn, Houston would advance to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season.
• There, the Cougars would face the winner from (5) Miami (Fla.)/(4) Indiana. Game time, date and broadcasting network will be announced after Round of 32 games are completed.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
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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