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Sunday, December 20
Houston
3 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Alcorn State
#6 Houston Meets Alcorn State at 3 p.m., Sunday
12/17/2020 2:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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HOUSTON – After more than two weeks away from competition, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to action when it plays host to Alcorn State at 3 p.m., Sunday, inside the Fertitta Center.
The Cougars, who moved to No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll earlier this week, will compete for the first time since taking a 77-67 win over South Carolina on Dec. 5 inside the Fertitta Center. The team paused all activities on Dec. 8 following COVID-19 issues, forcing the postponement of three games and the cancellation of another.
Houston welcomes Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson back to the sidelines for Sunday's game. The Sampson duo was forced to miss the Cougars' win over South Carolina due to COVID-19 issues.
Against the Gamecocks, junior guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. With that performance, The Woodlands, Texas, native moved into the team lead and into third in the American Athletic Conference with 17.8 points per game.
Senior guard DeJon Jarreau leads the Cougars with 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, standing third in the league with his rebounding total.
Freshman guard Tramon Mark has made an impact in his first collegiate season and ranks third among the Cougars with 15.0 points per game. The Dickinson, Texas, native has already been named The American's Freshman of the Week twice.
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.
PROMOTIONS
• All UH students who attend Sunday's game against Alcorn State and Tuesday's American Athletic Conference opener vs. Temple will receive a FREE Houston shirsey.
• UH students can pick up their shirseys at the Holman Street entrance of the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPN+ by clicking here with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Houston great Reid Gettys (analyst).
• Fans can hear Sunday'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 2:45 p.m.
ABOUT ALCORN STATE
• Alcorn State brings an 0-1 record into Sunday's game inside the Fertitta Center.
• The Braves are 0-1 in road games in 2020-21.
• Alcorn State opened the 2020-21 season with a 99-50 loss at UAB on Nov. 25. Since then, the Braves have had six straight games canceled.
• Against UAB, Kurk Lee came off the bench to post 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting with two rebounds and an assist. Tyree Corbett added 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds, including five offensive boards.
• Head Coach Landon Bussie is in his first season at Alcorn State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Bussie has built an 0-1 record during his collegiate career.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Bussie has faced Houston during his career.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Bussie has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2010 graduate of Xavier (La.).
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they face Temple at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston hits the road to take on UCF at 1 p.m. (CST), Dec. 26, inside Addition Financial Arena in Orlando.
• That game was rescheduled after COVID-19 issues forced the postponement of the Dec. 15 game against the Knights inside the Fertitta Center.
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.
The Cougars, who moved to No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll earlier this week, will compete for the first time since taking a 77-67 win over South Carolina on Dec. 5 inside the Fertitta Center. The team paused all activities on Dec. 8 following COVID-19 issues, forcing the postponement of three games and the cancellation of another.
Houston welcomes Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson back to the sidelines for Sunday's game. The Sampson duo was forced to miss the Cougars' win over South Carolina due to COVID-19 issues.
Against the Gamecocks, junior guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. With that performance, The Woodlands, Texas, native moved into the team lead and into third in the American Athletic Conference with 17.8 points per game.
Senior guard DeJon Jarreau leads the Cougars with 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, standing third in the league with his rebounding total.
Freshman guard Tramon Mark has made an impact in his first collegiate season and ranks third among the Cougars with 15.0 points per game. The Dickinson, Texas, native has already been named The American's Freshman of the Week twice.
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.
PROMOTIONS
• All UH students who attend Sunday's game against Alcorn State and Tuesday's American Athletic Conference opener vs. Temple will receive a FREE Houston shirsey.
• UH students can pick up their shirseys at the Holman Street entrance of the Fertitta Center.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Sunday's game on ESPN+ by clicking here with Matt Thomas (play-by-play) and Houston great Reid Gettys (analyst).
• Fans can hear Sunday'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 2:45 p.m.
ABOUT ALCORN STATE
• Alcorn State brings an 0-1 record into Sunday's game inside the Fertitta Center.
• The Braves are 0-1 in road games in 2020-21.
• Alcorn State opened the 2020-21 season with a 99-50 loss at UAB on Nov. 25. Since then, the Braves have had six straight games canceled.
• Against UAB, Kurk Lee came off the bench to post 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting with two rebounds and an assist. Tyree Corbett added 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds, including five offensive boards.
• Head Coach Landon Bussie is in his first season at Alcorn State and as a collegiate head coach.
• Bussie has built an 0-1 record during his collegiate career.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Bussie has faced Houston during his career.
• Sunday's game will be the first time Bussie has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• 2010 graduate of Xavier (La.).
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars open American Athletic Conference play when they face Temple at 7 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+ and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• From there, Houston hits the road to take on UCF at 1 p.m. (CST), Dec. 26, inside Addition Financial Arena in Orlando.
• That game was rescheduled after COVID-19 issues forced the postponement of the Dec. 15 game against the Knights inside the Fertitta Center.
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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