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Saturday, August 12
Seaford, Victoria, Australia
4 a.m. CDT / 7 p.m. AEST
University of Houston
at
Frankston Blues
Men’s Basketball Travels to Melbourne
8/11/2023 3:41:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Cougars workout out Friday evening before attending first Australian Rules Football game
MELBOURNE, Australia – Following a beautiful day at the Great Barrier Reef, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program traveled to Melbourne on Friday for the final two games of their 12-day tour of Australia.
After a three-and-a-half hour flight from Cairns, the Cougars ate lunch in their hotel before heading to practice. Following that workout, Houston enjoyed its first Australian Rules Football Game between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats, two of the AFL's premier teams, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Collingwood overcame an early deficit to take a 109-101 win.
The Cougars will meet the Frankston Blues at 4 a.m. (CDT)/7 p.m. (AEST) Saturday, inside Dreamstreet Lending Arena. The Blues are part of Australasia's National Basketball league.
Houston is 1-1 on its tour of Australia. The Cougars opened with a 93-52 win over the East All-Stars in Sydney on Monday before falling to FIBA's third-ranked Australian National Team, 99-65, in Cairns on Wednesday.
In two games, senior guard L.J. Cryer leads four Cougars averaging double-digit points with 19.5 points per game and has drained a team-high four 3-pointers. Sophomore guard stands second with 11.5 points per game while senior guard Damian Dunn is a close third with 11.0 points per contest. Senior guard Mylik Wilson is averaging 10.5 points per game and ranks second with 3.5 assists per game.
Competing in his first collegiate season, freshman forward Joseph Tugler is averaging a team-best 6.0 rebounds per game while sophomore guard Terrance Arceneaux stands second with 5.5 boards per game.
For Houston fans preparing to follow the team on its social media sites, the east coast of Australia is 15 hours ahead of Houston (When it is 1 p.m. (CDT) in Houston, it will be 4 a.m. (AEST) the next day in Australia).
This is the third international tour for the Cougars under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson with previous trips to Italy (2019) and China (2015). This is the third continent on which the Cougars will compete but it marks the program's first visit to the Southern Hemisphere.
TUNE IN
Fans can watch Saturday's game against the Frankston Blues by clicking here.
UP NEXT
Following Saturday's game, the Cougars close their international competition against the Australia Select Team at 6 p.m. (AEST)/3 a.m. (CDT) Sunday, Aug. 13, inside Keilor Basketball Stadium.
AUSTRALIAN ATTRACTIONS
In addition to the games, the Cougars will enjoy visits to many Australian attractions on their tour.
On Aug. 11, Houston will enjoy the Melbourne Football Club's Australian Rules Football game that evening. The Cougars also will visit the Melbourne Zoo on Aug. 13 with a dinner cruise of the Sydney Harbor set for Aug. 14.
GAMES SCHEDULE & RESULTS
BUY 2023-24 TICKETS
The Cougars have sold out of their season ticket allotment inside Fertitta Center for the 2023-24 season.
Information about group and single-game tickets will be available in the near future.
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 as we begin Big 12 competition. 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.
After a three-and-a-half hour flight from Cairns, the Cougars ate lunch in their hotel before heading to practice. Following that workout, Houston enjoyed its first Australian Rules Football Game between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats, two of the AFL's premier teams, at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Collingwood overcame an early deficit to take a 109-101 win.
The Cougars will meet the Frankston Blues at 4 a.m. (CDT)/7 p.m. (AEST) Saturday, inside Dreamstreet Lending Arena. The Blues are part of Australasia's National Basketball league.Houston is 1-1 on its tour of Australia. The Cougars opened with a 93-52 win over the East All-Stars in Sydney on Monday before falling to FIBA's third-ranked Australian National Team, 99-65, in Cairns on Wednesday.
In two games, senior guard L.J. Cryer leads four Cougars averaging double-digit points with 19.5 points per game and has drained a team-high four 3-pointers. Sophomore guard stands second with 11.5 points per game while senior guard Damian Dunn is a close third with 11.0 points per contest. Senior guard Mylik Wilson is averaging 10.5 points per game and ranks second with 3.5 assists per game.
Competing in his first collegiate season, freshman forward Joseph Tugler is averaging a team-best 6.0 rebounds per game while sophomore guard Terrance Arceneaux stands second with 5.5 boards per game.
For Houston fans preparing to follow the team on its social media sites, the east coast of Australia is 15 hours ahead of Houston (When it is 1 p.m. (CDT) in Houston, it will be 4 a.m. (AEST) the next day in Australia).
This is the third international tour for the Cougars under Head Coach Kelvin Sampson with previous trips to Italy (2019) and China (2015). This is the third continent on which the Cougars will compete but it marks the program's first visit to the Southern Hemisphere.
TUNE IN
Fans can watch Saturday's game against the Frankston Blues by clicking here.
UP NEXT
Following Saturday's game, the Cougars close their international competition against the Australia Select Team at 6 p.m. (AEST)/3 a.m. (CDT) Sunday, Aug. 13, inside Keilor Basketball Stadium.
AUSTRALIAN ATTRACTIONS
In addition to the games, the Cougars will enjoy visits to many Australian attractions on their tour.
On Aug. 11, Houston will enjoy the Melbourne Football Club's Australian Rules Football game that evening. The Cougars also will visit the Melbourne Zoo on Aug. 13 with a dinner cruise of the Sydney Harbor set for Aug. 14.
GAMES SCHEDULE & RESULTS
| Game 1 | Monday, Aug. 7 | Houston 93, East All-Stars 52 | Sydney, Australia – Shore School Gymnasium |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | Australian National Team 99, Houston 65 | Cairns, Australia – Cairns State High School |
| Game 3 | 4 a.m. (CDT) / 7 p.m. (AEST), Aug. 12 | vs. Frankston Blues | Melbourne, Australia – Dreamstreet Lending Arena |
| Game 4 | 3 a.m. (CST) / 6 p.m. (AEST), Aug. 13 | vs. Australia Select Team | Melbourne, Australia – Keilor Basketball Stadium |
BUY 2023-24 TICKETS
The Cougars have sold out of their season ticket allotment inside Fertitta Center for the 2023-24 season.
Information about group and single-game tickets will be available in the near future.
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 as we begin Big 12 competition. 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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