
Men’s Basketball Tickets vs. Auburn on Sale Now
8/22/2024 3:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars meet Tigers in The Battleground 2k24 doubleheader on Saturday, Nov. 9

Tickets are expected to sell quickly, and Houston fans are encouraged to purchase their seats early before they sell out.
Fans can purchase tickets to The Battleground 2K24 by calling the Athletics Tickets Office at 713-462-6647 during regular business hours or by clicking here anytime.
The Cougars meet the Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 9. Tipoff time and broadcasting network will be announced at a later date. Fans should stay tuned to Houston Men's Basketball social media sites @UHCougarMBK for the latest information.
The game will be part of a doubleheader with Rice facing Florida State in the first game.
It also will be the first game in a two-year series against Auburn. The Cougars meet the Tigers inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., during the 2025-26 season.
This marks the second straight season in which the Cougars – under the leadership of 2024 National Coach of the Year Kelvin Sampson – will compete inside Toyota Center. A year ago, Houston enjoyed a 70-66 win over rv/rv Texas A&M during The Halal Guys Showcase on Dec. 16, 2023.
Guard Emanuel Sharp led the Cougars with 21 points and five 3-pointers and added six rebounds with a steal on the way to being named the game's Most Valuable Player. With the shot clock winding down and the Cougars clinging to a 2-point lead, Sharp buried a 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds remaining to extend Houston's advantage and later drained a pair of free throws with only five seconds left for the final margin of victory.
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SERIES vs. AUBURN
Houston owns a 7-1 lead against Auburn in the series, which began during the 1961-62 season.
The Cougars bring a six-game winning streak against the Tigers into The Battleground 2k24 with only a 71-69 loss in overtime inside Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston during the Holiday Classic on Dec. 29, 1962, preventing a longer streak.
Houston holds a 2-0 lead over the Tigers at neutral sites. In the most recent encounter on a neutral floor, the Cougars claimed an 81-64 win during the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 inside Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on March 18, 2023.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
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