University of Houston Athletics
Wednesday, March 4
Houston
8 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Baylor
PREVIEW: #7/6 Men’s Basketball Celebrates Senior Night on Wednesday
3/3/2026 9:20:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars host Baylor at 8 p.m., Wednesday in Fertitta Center; Senior Ceremony to begin around 7:35 p.m.
HOUSTON – The #7/6 University of Houston Men's Basketball program will celebrate its Senior Class of 2026 while closing the 2025-26 home schedule when it faces Baylor at 8 p.m., Wednesday, inside Fertitta Center in a game presented by TDECU.
Prior to Wednesday's game, the Cougars will honor student-athletes graduate center Kalifa Sakho, graduate guard Ramon Walker Jr., senior point guard Milos Uzan and senior guard Emanuel Sharp. The Senior Ceremony will begin around 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, at midcourt in Fertitta Center.
During the last five years, this senior class has led the Cougars to 156 wins, including 12 in four NCAA Tournament appearances, four 30-win season and six conference regular-season and tournament titles. Each member of the Senior Class of 2026 has received his bachelor's degree or will graduate later this spring.
The Cougars (25-4 • 12-4 Big 12) enter the final week of the regular season after taking an impressive 102-62 win over Colorado on Saturday inside Fertitta Center. Senior point guard Milos Uzan tied his career high with 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-7 from the arc, and led seven Cougars with double-digit points.
It was the first time since the 2005-06 season Houston saw seven student-athletes score 10+ points in a game.
ONE PIECE GIVEAWAYS
• Houston Men's Basketball will collaborate with ONE PIECE to provide giveaways to all fans inside Fertitta Center.
• Once Wednesday's game ends, 7,000 limited-edition posters and 7,000 unique trading cards will be given out with one trading card and one poster per person at the Cullen Boulevard / Holman Street and Marrs Club exits.
• Fans looking for a quick exit from Fertitta Center can bypass the giveaway lines and use designated express lanes at the Cullen Boulevard, Holman Street or Marrs Club doors. These lanes will be clearly marked with signage in the arena.
• For more information about the collaboration with ONE PIECE and the giveaways, fans can visit UHCougars.com/onepiece.
PROMOTIONS
• Wednesday's game is presented by TDECU.
• Fans can view Monday's digital game program by clicking here.
• The first 2,000 fans at Wednesday's game may pick up free cheer cards courtesy of TDECU as they enter Fertitta Center.
• Prior to the game, Mariachi Pumas will perform the national anthem.
• At halftime, the senior members of the Houston spirit groups will be recognized, and Mariachi Pumas will perform.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 with Dave Flemming (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst).
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and SiriusXM Ch. 84 with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes. The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday.
• Fans can follow live stats from Wednesday's game on StatBroadcast.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
ABOUT BAYLOR
• Baylor enters Wednesday's game with a 15-14 overall record. The Bears are 5-11 in Big 12 Conference play to tie with Oklahoma State for 13th in the league.
• Baylor has alternated wins and losses in its last four games.
• The Bears are 3-6 in road games this season.
• In its most recent action, Baylor took an 87-86 win at UCF in Orlando, Fla., on February 28.
• Against UCF, sophomore guard Cameron Carr led the Bears with 26 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Senior guard Dan Skillings Jr. came off the bench to post 15 points with four rebounds, and sophomore guard Isaac Williams totaled 14 points with three rebounds and five assists. Fifth-year guard Obi Agbim totaled 12 points with three rebounds and led the Bears with seven assists.
• This season, Carr leads Baylor with 19.2 points and 1.4 blocks per game. Freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou is second on the team with 17.6 points per game while Agbim stands third with 11.1 points per contest. Williams averages 10.6 points per game to rank fourth while senior center Caden Powel grabs a team-high 6.4 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Scott Drew is in his 23rd season at Baylor and his 24th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Drew has built a 479-273 record with Baylor and is 499-284 during his career.
• He previously posted a 20-11 record at Valparaiso (2002-03).
• Drew has posted a 1-3 record against Houston during his career with all four previous meetings coming during his Baylor and Sampson's Houston tenures.
• Drew has posted a 1-10 record Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his Baylor and Sampson's Houston careers.
• Drew is a 1993 graduate of Butler.
SERIES HISTORY vs. BAYLOR
• Houston owns a 42-16 lead against Baylor in the series, which began during the 1952-53 season.
• Wednesday's game will be the second regular-season meeting against Baylor during the 2025-26 season.
• In the first meeting this season, Houston took a 77-55 win over the Bears inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on January 10.
• At 58 games, the series against Baylor is the ninth -most played in Houston history.
• This marks the third straight season in which the Cougars will face Baylor as Big 12 Conference rivals. The two schools competed as Southwest Conference rivals from the 1975-76 season through the 1995-96 campaign.
• Wednesday's game marks the sixth straight encounter in which Houston was ranked. The Cougars are 4-1 in those games.
• Houston has won the last four meetings against Baylor and six of the last eight. Baylor's last win in the series was a 78-59 victory on Equality Court inside Lucas Oil Stadium during the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis on April 3, 2021.
• In the most recent meeting, #7/7 Houston claimed a 77-55 win over the Bears inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on January 10.
• In the series' first meeting, Houston dropped a 77-62 decision to Baylor in Waco, Texas, on January 26, 1953.
at Home: The Cougars have posted a 24-4 record in home games played in Houston against Baylor during the series history.
• Houston has won the last nine home meetings against Baylor in Houston. Those wins snapped a two-game home losing streak to the Bears.
• Baylor's last win over the Cougars in Houston was an 88-73 decision inside Hofheinz Pavilion on February 27, 1988.
• In the series' first home encounter, the Cougars enjoyed a 70-61 win in Houston on December 8, 1962
in Fertitta Center: Houston has posted a 1-0 record against Baylor in home games played in Fertitta Center during the series history.
• In the lone previous meeting, #6/6 Houston claimed a 76-65 win over the rv/rv Bears on February 10, 2025.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston closes its 2025-26 regular-season schedule when it faces Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. That game will air on CBS.
• From there, the Cougars will take their first step in the postseason when they compete at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
• The Cougars' seeding, first opponent, game time and date will be determined with the completion of the regular-season standings on March 7.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities 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
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X 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.
Prior to Wednesday's game, the Cougars will honor student-athletes graduate center Kalifa Sakho, graduate guard Ramon Walker Jr., senior point guard Milos Uzan and senior guard Emanuel Sharp. The Senior Ceremony will begin around 7:35 p.m., Wednesday, at midcourt in Fertitta Center.
During the last five years, this senior class has led the Cougars to 156 wins, including 12 in four NCAA Tournament appearances, four 30-win season and six conference regular-season and tournament titles. Each member of the Senior Class of 2026 has received his bachelor's degree or will graduate later this spring.
The Cougars (25-4 • 12-4 Big 12) enter the final week of the regular season after taking an impressive 102-62 win over Colorado on Saturday inside Fertitta Center. Senior point guard Milos Uzan tied his career high with 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-7 from the arc, and led seven Cougars with double-digit points.
It was the first time since the 2005-06 season Houston saw seven student-athletes score 10+ points in a game.
ONE PIECE GIVEAWAYS
• Houston Men's Basketball will collaborate with ONE PIECE to provide giveaways to all fans inside Fertitta Center.
• Once Wednesday's game ends, 7,000 limited-edition posters and 7,000 unique trading cards will be given out with one trading card and one poster per person at the Cullen Boulevard / Holman Street and Marrs Club exits.
• Fans looking for a quick exit from Fertitta Center can bypass the giveaway lines and use designated express lanes at the Cullen Boulevard, Holman Street or Marrs Club doors. These lanes will be clearly marked with signage in the arena.
• For more information about the collaboration with ONE PIECE and the giveaways, fans can visit UHCougars.com/onepiece.
PROMOTIONS
• Wednesday's game is presented by TDECU.
• Fans can view Monday's digital game program by clicking here.
• The first 2,000 fans at Wednesday's game may pick up free cheer cards courtesy of TDECU as they enter Fertitta Center.
• Prior to the game, Mariachi Pumas will perform the national anthem.
• At halftime, the senior members of the Houston spirit groups will be recognized, and Mariachi Pumas will perform.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN2 with Dave Flemming (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst).
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and SiriusXM Ch. 84 with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes. The pregame show begins at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday.
• Fans can follow live stats from Wednesday's game on StatBroadcast.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
ABOUT BAYLOR
• Baylor enters Wednesday's game with a 15-14 overall record. The Bears are 5-11 in Big 12 Conference play to tie with Oklahoma State for 13th in the league.
• Baylor has alternated wins and losses in its last four games.
• The Bears are 3-6 in road games this season.
• In its most recent action, Baylor took an 87-86 win at UCF in Orlando, Fla., on February 28.
• Against UCF, sophomore guard Cameron Carr led the Bears with 26 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Senior guard Dan Skillings Jr. came off the bench to post 15 points with four rebounds, and sophomore guard Isaac Williams totaled 14 points with three rebounds and five assists. Fifth-year guard Obi Agbim totaled 12 points with three rebounds and led the Bears with seven assists.
• This season, Carr leads Baylor with 19.2 points and 1.4 blocks per game. Freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou is second on the team with 17.6 points per game while Agbim stands third with 11.1 points per contest. Williams averages 10.6 points per game to rank fourth while senior center Caden Powel grabs a team-high 6.4 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Scott Drew is in his 23rd season at Baylor and his 24th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Drew has built a 479-273 record with Baylor and is 499-284 during his career.
• He previously posted a 20-11 record at Valparaiso (2002-03).
• Drew has posted a 1-3 record against Houston during his career with all four previous meetings coming during his Baylor and Sampson's Houston tenures.
• Drew has posted a 1-10 record Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during his Baylor and Sampson's Houston careers.
• Drew is a 1993 graduate of Butler.
SERIES HISTORY vs. BAYLOR
• Houston owns a 42-16 lead against Baylor in the series, which began during the 1952-53 season.
• Wednesday's game will be the second regular-season meeting against Baylor during the 2025-26 season.
• In the first meeting this season, Houston took a 77-55 win over the Bears inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on January 10.
• At 58 games, the series against Baylor is the ninth -most played in Houston history.
• This marks the third straight season in which the Cougars will face Baylor as Big 12 Conference rivals. The two schools competed as Southwest Conference rivals from the 1975-76 season through the 1995-96 campaign.
• Wednesday's game marks the sixth straight encounter in which Houston was ranked. The Cougars are 4-1 in those games.
• Houston has won the last four meetings against Baylor and six of the last eight. Baylor's last win in the series was a 78-59 victory on Equality Court inside Lucas Oil Stadium during the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis on April 3, 2021.
• In the most recent meeting, #7/7 Houston claimed a 77-55 win over the Bears inside Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on January 10.
• In the series' first meeting, Houston dropped a 77-62 decision to Baylor in Waco, Texas, on January 26, 1953.
at Home: The Cougars have posted a 24-4 record in home games played in Houston against Baylor during the series history.
• Houston has won the last nine home meetings against Baylor in Houston. Those wins snapped a two-game home losing streak to the Bears.
• Baylor's last win over the Cougars in Houston was an 88-73 decision inside Hofheinz Pavilion on February 27, 1988.
• In the series' first home encounter, the Cougars enjoyed a 70-61 win in Houston on December 8, 1962
in Fertitta Center: Houston has posted a 1-0 record against Baylor in home games played in Fertitta Center during the series history.
• In the lone previous meeting, #6/6 Houston claimed a 76-65 win over the rv/rv Bears on February 10, 2025.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston closes its 2025-26 regular-season schedule when it faces Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. That game will air on CBS.
• From there, the Cougars will take their first step in the postseason when they compete at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
• The Cougars' seeding, first opponent, game time and date will be determined with the completion of the regular-season standings on March 7.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities 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
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X 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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