Thursday, February 25
Houston
6 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
WKU
Houston Set to Meet WKU on Thursday in Fertitta Center
2/24/2021 8:56:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars tip off vs. Hilltoppers at 6 p.m., Thursday; Game to air on ESPN2
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program will compete in non-conference action when it takes on WKU at 6 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans should note that Thursday's game against the Hilltoppers was a recent addition to the team's schedule and may not appear on earlier published schedules.
Thursday's game is the latest Houston has played a regular-season, non-conference game since taking a 95-81 win over Lamar inside Hofheinz Pavilion on March 1, 1994, under Head Coach Alvin Brooks, who is now an assistant for Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
No. 12/10 Houston enters this week's game following an impressive 90-52 win over American Athletic Conference rival Cincinnati on Sunday inside the Fertitta Center. It was the biggest win by either team in the series history and tied for the most points scored by the Cougars against the Bearcats.
Junior guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 20 points for his team-leading seventh 20-point game of the season. Grimes leads the Cougars and ranks among The American's leaders with 16.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. He is one of only three student-athletes to rank among the league's Top-Eight leaders in both categories.
Earlier this week, the Woodlands, Texas, native was named a finalist for the Jerry West Award, presented annually to the nation's top shooting guard.
Senior forward Fabian White Jr. returned to competition in the Fertitta Center for the first time Sunday after tearing his ACL in May 2020. After undergoing successful surgery and rehab, White scored 10 points with nine rebounds against the Bearcats.
Senior forward Justin Gorham continues to rank among the nation's top rebounders. The Columbia, Md., native leads the Cougars and The American with 9.6 rebounds per game and ranks fourth in the nation with 4.4 offensive boards per contest.
Gorham is the only player to rank among the league's Top-Three leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Thursday's game on ESPN2 with Kevin Brown (play-by-play) and Mark Adams (analyst).
• Fans can hear Thursday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 5:45 p.m.
ABOUT WKU
• WKU brings a 15-4 overall record and 8-2 mark in Conference USA play into Wednesday's game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Hilltoppers lead C-USA East Division through games of Feb. 20.
• WKU is 5-2 in road games in 2020-21.
• Hilltoppers have won their last six games and seven of their last eight. Only a 63-58 loss to Louisiana Tech on Jan. 9 prevents a longer streak.
• In its most recent action, WKU enjoyed an 89-66 win over Rice in Bowling Green, Ky., on Feb. 13.
• Against Rice, junior center Charles Bassey led all players with 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field... Senior guard Taveion Hollingsworth totaled six points with seven assists, while Luke Frampton came off the bench to post 15 points... Senior forward Carson Williams totaled 14 points and led the Hilltoppers with seven rebounds... Freshman guard Dayvion McKnight led all players with nine assists.
• This season, Bassey leads the Hilltoppers with 18.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game... Hollingsworth stands second with 13.9 points per game while senior guard Josh Anderson ranks third with 10.2 points per contest... McKnight leads the team with 3.8 assists per game.
• Head Coach Rick Stansbury is in his fifth season as head coach at WKU and his 19th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Stansbury has posted a 390-222 record during his career as a collegiate head coach and is 97-56 at WKU.
• Previously built 293-166 record at Mississippi State
• Stansbury has built a 2-0 record against Houston during his career.
• Stansbury has posted a 1-0 record against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars will play host to American Athletic Conference rival USF at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPNU and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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 that Thursday's game against the Hilltoppers was a recent addition to the team's schedule and may not appear on earlier published schedules.
Thursday's game is the latest Houston has played a regular-season, non-conference game since taking a 95-81 win over Lamar inside Hofheinz Pavilion on March 1, 1994, under Head Coach Alvin Brooks, who is now an assistant for Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
No. 12/10 Houston enters this week's game following an impressive 90-52 win over American Athletic Conference rival Cincinnati on Sunday inside the Fertitta Center. It was the biggest win by either team in the series history and tied for the most points scored by the Cougars against the Bearcats.
Junior guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 20 points for his team-leading seventh 20-point game of the season. Grimes leads the Cougars and ranks among The American's leaders with 16.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. He is one of only three student-athletes to rank among the league's Top-Eight leaders in both categories.
Earlier this week, the Woodlands, Texas, native was named a finalist for the Jerry West Award, presented annually to the nation's top shooting guard.
Senior forward Fabian White Jr. returned to competition in the Fertitta Center for the first time Sunday after tearing his ACL in May 2020. After undergoing successful surgery and rehab, White scored 10 points with nine rebounds against the Bearcats.
Senior forward Justin Gorham continues to rank among the nation's top rebounders. The Columbia, Md., native leads the Cougars and The American with 9.6 rebounds per game and ranks fourth in the nation with 4.4 offensive boards per contest.
Gorham is the only player to rank among the league's Top-Three leaders in both offensive and defensive rebounding.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Thursday's game on ESPN2 with Kevin Brown (play-by-play) and Mark Adams (analyst).
• Fans can hear Thursday's game on KPRC 950 AM or on the TuneIn app with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 5:45 p.m.
ABOUT WKU
• WKU brings a 15-4 overall record and 8-2 mark in Conference USA play into Wednesday's game inside the Fertitta Center.
• Hilltoppers lead C-USA East Division through games of Feb. 20.
• WKU is 5-2 in road games in 2020-21.
• Hilltoppers have won their last six games and seven of their last eight. Only a 63-58 loss to Louisiana Tech on Jan. 9 prevents a longer streak.
• In its most recent action, WKU enjoyed an 89-66 win over Rice in Bowling Green, Ky., on Feb. 13.
• Against Rice, junior center Charles Bassey led all players with 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field... Senior guard Taveion Hollingsworth totaled six points with seven assists, while Luke Frampton came off the bench to post 15 points... Senior forward Carson Williams totaled 14 points and led the Hilltoppers with seven rebounds... Freshman guard Dayvion McKnight led all players with nine assists.
• This season, Bassey leads the Hilltoppers with 18.0 points and 11.7 rebounds per game... Hollingsworth stands second with 13.9 points per game while senior guard Josh Anderson ranks third with 10.2 points per contest... McKnight leads the team with 3.8 assists per game.
• Head Coach Rick Stansbury is in his fifth season as head coach at WKU and his 19th season as a collegiate head coach.
• Stansbury has posted a 390-222 record during his career as a collegiate head coach and is 97-56 at WKU.
• Previously built 293-166 record at Mississippi State
• Stansbury has built a 2-0 record against Houston during his career.
• Stansbury has posted a 1-0 record against Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars will play host to American Athletic Conference rival USF at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPNU and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men's Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).
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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