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Sasser, Arceneaux lead #3/3 Men's Hoops at Oregon
11/20/2022 11:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars move to 5-0 with win over Ducks
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – University of Houston senior guard Marcus Sasser scored 16 points to lead third-ranked Houston to a 66-56 win over Oregon inside Matthew Knight Arena on Sunday night.
Freshman guard Terrance Arceneaux scored a career-high 15 points while junior point guard Jamal Shead added 13 and freshman forward Jarace Walker had 10 for Houston (5-0), which was 11 for 22 on 3-pointers.
''Great road win,'' Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. ''It is still early and there is not one part of the game we are not going to get better at. It was our fifth game, not our 25th. . We didn't play great, but this is not the time to play great, it's November. November is about winning and leaning and that is what we did tonight.''
Arceneaux and Walker are true freshmen who played in their first true road game.
''It was very exciting,'' Arceneaux said. ''I am glad to be able to do it with these guys. It is a great experience for me learning from the older guys. I hope we can continue this streak we have going on and get better as a team.''
Senior center N'Faly Dante led Oregon (2-2) with 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots. Will Richardson added 13 points and Quincy Guerrier scored 10.
The Ducks shot 38.8% from the field, including 3 for 22 on 3-pointers.
''When one team shoots 11 for 22 on 3-pointers and the other shoots 3 for 22, it is not hard to figure out the difference in the game,'' Oregon coach Dana Altman said.
Oregon lost junior guard Keeshawn Barthelemy to a left leg injury in the first half and Altman said he was unsure of the severity of the injury. The 6-foot-2 transfer from Colorado was averaging 10.7 points and 2.7 assists in the first three games.
Houston had a 31-24 halftime lead before Guerrier scored seven points in the first five minutes of the second half to pull Oregon to 36-33. The Ducks trailed 41-38 following five straight points by Dante, but Houston followed with a 14-2 run.
Oregon pulled to 60-54 on two free throws by Richardson with 2:36 left to play before Sasser followed with a 3-pointer for the Cougars.
''Our defense was outstanding,'' Sampson said. ''Any time you go on the road and hold a team to 38-percent shooting in their gym, that's pretty good. Our ball movement was good in the second half and we took care of the ball. Ten turnovers on the road, when you defend and take care of the ball and offensive rebounding was good in the second half, we had a lot of second-chance opportunities.''
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Kent State on Nov. 26. That game will tip off at 1:30 p.m., Saturday.
• That game will be part of a busy day around the Houston Athletics complex as Cougar Football closes its regular-season schedule against Tulsa at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, inside TDECU Stadium.
• From there, Houston closes the month of November when it plays host to Norfolk State at 7 p.m., Nov. 29, inside the Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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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 (4687).
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Freshman guard Terrance Arceneaux scored a career-high 15 points while junior point guard Jamal Shead added 13 and freshman forward Jarace Walker had 10 for Houston (5-0), which was 11 for 22 on 3-pointers.
''Great road win,'' Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said. ''It is still early and there is not one part of the game we are not going to get better at. It was our fifth game, not our 25th. . We didn't play great, but this is not the time to play great, it's November. November is about winning and leaning and that is what we did tonight.''
Arceneaux and Walker are true freshmen who played in their first true road game.
''It was very exciting,'' Arceneaux said. ''I am glad to be able to do it with these guys. It is a great experience for me learning from the older guys. I hope we can continue this streak we have going on and get better as a team.''
Senior center N'Faly Dante led Oregon (2-2) with 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots. Will Richardson added 13 points and Quincy Guerrier scored 10.
The Ducks shot 38.8% from the field, including 3 for 22 on 3-pointers.
''When one team shoots 11 for 22 on 3-pointers and the other shoots 3 for 22, it is not hard to figure out the difference in the game,'' Oregon coach Dana Altman said.
Oregon lost junior guard Keeshawn Barthelemy to a left leg injury in the first half and Altman said he was unsure of the severity of the injury. The 6-foot-2 transfer from Colorado was averaging 10.7 points and 2.7 assists in the first three games.
Houston had a 31-24 halftime lead before Guerrier scored seven points in the first five minutes of the second half to pull Oregon to 36-33. The Ducks trailed 41-38 following five straight points by Dante, but Houston followed with a 14-2 run.
Oregon pulled to 60-54 on two free throws by Richardson with 2:36 left to play before Sasser followed with a 3-pointer for the Cougars.
''Our defense was outstanding,'' Sampson said. ''Any time you go on the road and hold a team to 38-percent shooting in their gym, that's pretty good. Our ball movement was good in the second half and we took care of the ball. Ten turnovers on the road, when you defend and take care of the ball and offensive rebounding was good in the second half, we had a lot of second-chance opportunities.''
BIG PICTURE
Houston: The Cougars could move up to No. 2 in the country after Gonzaga lost to Texas earlier in the week. Houston heads home for the next four weeks with five of six games on its own court plus a neutral-site game against St. Mary's in Fort Worth, Texas.
Oregon: The Ducks missed an opportunity for a resume-building win against the Cougars, but should have other big-time opportunities ahead. The Ducks head to Portland for the Phil Knight Invitational, where they open against UConn and could also face No. 1 North Carolina, No. 18 Alabama or No. 25 Michigan State. Oregon will likely continue to be without transfer guards Brennan Rigsby and Jermaine Couisnard, both considered potential starters who have yet to play this season due to injury.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETSFans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Kent State on Nov. 26. That game will tip off at 1:30 p.m., Saturday.
• That game will be part of a busy day around the Houston Athletics complex as Cougar Football closes its regular-season schedule against Tulsa at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, inside TDECU Stadium.
• From there, Houston closes the month of November when it plays host to Norfolk State at 7 p.m., Nov. 29, inside the Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
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 (4687).
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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Team Stats
UH
Oregon
FG%
.429
.388
3FG%
.500
.136
FT%
.700
.750
RB
28
37
TO
10
16
STL
13
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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