#10 Houston Set to Start Season-Long Homestand
12/3/2020 4:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Four-game stretch begins at 5 p.m., Saturday, vs. South Carolina in Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – After winning three games in the first five days of the season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program begins a season-long, four-game homestand when they play host to South Carolina at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans should note the 5 p.m., tipoff time for Saturday's game, which was changed this week from earlier published schedules.
The Cougars enter this weekend's game following a 64-53 win over No. 14/13 Texas Tech during the final day of the Southwest Showcase inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday.
With that win, Houston vaulted seven spots to No. 10 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. It marked the second time in the last three seasons the Cougars ranked among the nation's Top 10.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars rank among the nation's premier defensive teams. Houston ranks fourth nationally with a 12.8 3-point field goal percentage defense and is allowing only 52.0 points per game to stand seventh in the country.
Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 17.3 points and 4.0 3-pointers per game. The Red Oak, Texas, native also ranks eighth nationally with his 3-point average.
Senior guard DeJon Jarreau and junior guard Quentin Grimes are tied for the team lead with 7.3 rebounds per game apiece, while Jarreau is tops among the Cougars with 2.3 steals and 2.3 assists per contest.
With the Cougars' next win, Sampson will break out of a tie with Pat Foster and become the second-winningest coach in program history, trailing only Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis (592, 1956-86).
Foster collected 142 victories with the Cougars from 1986 to 1993.
GAMEDAY PROTOCOLS
• To create the safest possible environment while combating COVID-19, UH Athletics is encouraging all fans to participate in self-assessment screening prior to attending games this fall. Symptoms include but are not limited to fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches and loss of taste or smell. A link to the self-assessment can be found by clicking here.
• As part of Houston Athletics enhanced safety and cleaning measures, all athletic venues will be regularly sanitized and disinfected in all high-frequency touch points and locations throughout our facilities.
• All fans will be required to wear a mask or proper face guard shield while on University property and inside its venues along with being asked to regularly wash their hands and properly distance themselves when possible.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be in place throughout the entire arena. Plexiglass guards will be located at all points-of-sale, and social distancing markings will be installed to assist with queuing.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN+ by clicking here with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Reid Gettys (analyst).
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 4:45 p.m.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina owns a 1-1 record, heading into Saturday's game in Fertitta Center.
• Saturday's game will be the Gamecocks' first true road game in 2020-21.
• In its most recent action, South Carolina enjoyed a 69-58 win over Tulsa on Sunday inside the T-Mobile Center... After grabbing a 34-33 lead at halftime, the Gamecocks outscored the Golden Hurricane by 10 in the second half for their first win of the season.
• Against, Tulsa, Jermaine Cousinard led all players with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field, including 4-of-8 from behind the arc... Cousinard also led the team with four assists… Guard AJ Lawson added 17 points with four treys, and forward Justin Minaya totaled 11 points and tied with forward Alanzo Frink for game-high honors with nine rebounds.
• This season, Cousinard leads the Gamecocks with 15.0 points and 2.5 assists per game... Lawson stands second on the team with 14.5 points per contest, while Minaya is tops with 7.5 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Frank Martin is in his 10th season at South Carolina and his 15th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Martin has built a 265-174 record as a collegiate head coach during his career and is 148-120 with the Gamecocks
• Martin posted a 117-54 record at Kansas State (2007-12).
• Martin is 0-1 against Houston during his career.
• Martin is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• Martin is a 1993 graduate of FIU.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars continue their homestand when they play host to Sam Houston State at 7 p.m., Wednesday in the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• The homestand continues against Rice on Dec. 12 and concludes with American Athletic Conference-rival UCF on Dec. 15.
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 (46874).
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.
Fans should note the 5 p.m., tipoff time for Saturday's game, which was changed this week from earlier published schedules.
The Cougars enter this weekend's game following a 64-53 win over No. 14/13 Texas Tech during the final day of the Southwest Showcase inside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday.
With that win, Houston vaulted seven spots to No. 10 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. It marked the second time in the last three seasons the Cougars ranked among the nation's Top 10.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars rank among the nation's premier defensive teams. Houston ranks fourth nationally with a 12.8 3-point field goal percentage defense and is allowing only 52.0 points per game to stand seventh in the country.
Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser leads the Cougars and the American Athletic Conference with 17.3 points and 4.0 3-pointers per game. The Red Oak, Texas, native also ranks eighth nationally with his 3-point average.
Senior guard DeJon Jarreau and junior guard Quentin Grimes are tied for the team lead with 7.3 rebounds per game apiece, while Jarreau is tops among the Cougars with 2.3 steals and 2.3 assists per contest.
With the Cougars' next win, Sampson will break out of a tie with Pat Foster and become the second-winningest coach in program history, trailing only Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis (592, 1956-86).
Foster collected 142 victories with the Cougars from 1986 to 1993.
GAMEDAY PROTOCOLS
• To create the safest possible environment while combating COVID-19, UH Athletics is encouraging all fans to participate in self-assessment screening prior to attending games this fall. Symptoms include but are not limited to fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches and loss of taste or smell. A link to the self-assessment can be found by clicking here.
• As part of Houston Athletics enhanced safety and cleaning measures, all athletic venues will be regularly sanitized and disinfected in all high-frequency touch points and locations throughout our facilities.
• All fans will be required to wear a mask or proper face guard shield while on University property and inside its venues along with being asked to regularly wash their hands and properly distance themselves when possible.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be in place throughout the entire arena. Plexiglass guards will be located at all points-of-sale, and social distancing markings will be installed to assist with queuing.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Saturday's game on ESPN+ by clicking here with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Reid Gettys (analyst).
• Fans can hear Saturday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app by clicking here with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 4:45 p.m.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
• South Carolina owns a 1-1 record, heading into Saturday's game in Fertitta Center.
• Saturday's game will be the Gamecocks' first true road game in 2020-21.
• In its most recent action, South Carolina enjoyed a 69-58 win over Tulsa on Sunday inside the T-Mobile Center... After grabbing a 34-33 lead at halftime, the Gamecocks outscored the Golden Hurricane by 10 in the second half for their first win of the season.
• Against, Tulsa, Jermaine Cousinard led all players with 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field, including 4-of-8 from behind the arc... Cousinard also led the team with four assists… Guard AJ Lawson added 17 points with four treys, and forward Justin Minaya totaled 11 points and tied with forward Alanzo Frink for game-high honors with nine rebounds.
• This season, Cousinard leads the Gamecocks with 15.0 points and 2.5 assists per game... Lawson stands second on the team with 14.5 points per contest, while Minaya is tops with 7.5 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Frank Martin is in his 10th season at South Carolina and his 15th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Martin has built a 265-174 record as a collegiate head coach during his career and is 148-120 with the Gamecocks
• Martin posted a 117-54 record at Kansas State (2007-12).
• Martin is 0-1 against Houston during his career.
• Martin is 0-1 against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• Martin is a 1993 graduate of FIU.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars continue their homestand when they play host to Sam Houston State at 7 p.m., Wednesday in the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• The homestand continues against Rice on Dec. 12 and concludes with American Athletic Conference-rival UCF on Dec. 15.
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 (46874).
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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