Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn
1 year, 9 months ago

Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Marcus Sasser felt the occasional twinge in his groin, he simply blocked it out. Tramon Mark scored a career-best 26 points and Sasser added 22 — including five 3-pointers — as the Cougars stifled local favorite Auburn in the second half for an 81-64 victory at the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. “Everything was clicking for us in the second half.” Essentially shutting down the lane, Houston played with the desperation of a national championship contender that wasn’t ready to suffer the same fate as Purdue and Kansas — No. “It’s crazy that we had to play Auburn in Birmingham,” backup guard Emanuel Sharp said to a group of teammates in the locker room. Houston: Mark’s performance — the sophomore guard was averaging 9.6 points per game — shows the Cougars are far more than a one-man team.

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Houston faces Atlanta on 3-game win streak
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Houston faces Atlanta on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston seeks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Atlanta. Atlanta ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 17.5 fast break points per game led by Jalen Johnson averaging 3.6. The Hawks average 113.1 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 119.8 the Hawks …

Houston takes on Texas Tech following Merchant’s 30-point game
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Houston takes on Texas Tech following Merchant’s 30-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Houston Cougars at Texas Tech Red Raiders Lubbock, Texas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston plays Texas Tech after Kierra Merchant scored 30 points in Houston’s 98-40 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. Houston has shot at a 37.1% clip from the …

Texas Southern plays Sam Houston, aims to break road slide
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1 month ago

Texas Southern plays Sam Houston, aims to break road slide

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas Southern Tigers at Sam Houston Bearkats Huntsville, Texas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern travels to Sam Houston looking to stop its five-game road skid. Sam Houston averages 77.7 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 84.4 Texas Southern gives up. …

Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69
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Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Tahaad Pettiford had 21 points, including five 3-pointers, Johni Broome added 20 points and nine rebounds and No. Cryer and Emmanuel Sharp each had 13 points for Houston, J’Wan Roberts had 12 points and seven rebounds and Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan each …

Cryer helps No. 1 Houston ride big second half to 82-59 rout of No. 25 Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cryer helps No. 1 Houston ride big second half to 82-59 rout of No. 25 Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson could rightfully have shaken his head in despair when J’Wan Roberts lay crumpled beneath the basket, holding his right leg in the opening minutes of the Big 12 Tournament semifinals against Texas Tech. “We’re happy to be in the championship.” …

Final No. 1 seed falls as Houston gets blown out by Miami
1 year, 9 months ago

Final No. 1 seed falls as Houston gets blown out by Miami

Associated Press  

— The next stop for Houston’s resurrected basketball program is the Big 12. 1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament after Alabama fell to San Diego State about 30 minutes earlier, the defensive-minded Cougars didn’t stick around much longer Friday night. Houston simply couldn’t overcome a 3-point barrage from Nijel Pack, the rebounding of Norchad Omier or the dazzling offense …

Houston’s March Madness hopes may come down to Sasser health
1 year, 9 months ago

Houston’s March Madness hopes may come down to Sasser health

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For top-seeded Houston, any hope of winning a national title may come down to Marcus Sasser’s ailing groin. “It’s not a game-time decision no more,” Sasser said, sitting at his locker in Legacy Arena, the same spot where the outlook seemed so much bleaker less than 24 hours earlier. “I was like, ‘I’m going for sure.’” But …

No. 1 Houston’s Marcus Sasser injured in AAC tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 Houston’s Marcus Sasser injured in AAC tourney

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Athletic Conference player of the year Marcus Sasser left the first-half of top-ranked Houston’s AAC tournament semifinal game Saturday with an apparent groin injury. The school reported at the start of the second half of the game against Cincinnati that Sasser was doubtful to return, and ESPN’s broadcast reported that the senior guard said he …

Marcus Sasser embodies Houston basketball’s spirit of toughness and development
1 year, 10 months ago

Marcus Sasser embodies Houston basketball’s spirit of toughness and development

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Marcus Sasser visited Houston on his 18th birthday. “He was out of shape, and his pain tolerance level was not very high,” Sampson says, “but he kept coming back.” Sasser didn’t redshirt. Sasser suffered a shooting slump in February that season — “It was the first time in his life he could’t make a shot,” Sampson says — …

Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season
1 year, 10 months ago

Sasser looks to lead No. 1 Houston to title in last season

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “So, I feel like that would be one of the best moments in college basketball really.” Houston reclaimed the top spot in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday after winning seven straight, capped by a 72-64 victory over Memphis on Sunday, when Sasser …

Sasser’s 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60
1 year, 11 months ago

Sasser’s 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60

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NEW ORLEANS — Once Houston coach Kelvin Sampson asked Marcus Sasser to pass a little less and look for his shot, the No. Sasser highlighted a 23-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and Houston defeated Tulane 80-60 on Tuesday night for the Cougars’ ninth straight victory. It’s always good to hit those dagger shots like that.” Tramon Mark added 12 points …

Houston’s new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final
2 years, 9 months ago

Houston’s new starting 5 vs. Villanova in NCAA South final

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Taze Moore was a player Houston coach Kelvin Sampson didn’t even know. I think as a team we just bonded really, especially over the offseason.. We just stick together through adversity really.” Point guard Marcus Sasser, the lone starter back from last year’s Final Four team and Houston’s leading scorer, broke a bone in his left foot …

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61
3 years ago

Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jamal Shead scored 18 points, Fabian White had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 14 Houston beat Oklahoma State 72-61 on Saturday in the lone game of the scheduled Hoop Hype XL College Basketball Showcase doubleheader. Bryce Williams led Oklahoma State with 17 points – 12 of which came from free throws — and was …

Texas two step: Houston, Baylor end Final Four droughts
3 years, 9 months ago

Texas two step: Houston, Baylor end Final Four droughts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston overcame a blown 17-point lead to hold off Oregon State 67-61 on Monday night in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the first time in 37 years. Jarreau finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists This will be Houston’s first Final Four since Hakeem Olajuwon and coach Guy Lewis led the Cougars to …

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