Wednesday, November 11
Houston
7 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Jacksonville State
11/10/2026 2:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Cougars meet Gamecocks for first time at 7 p.m., inside Fertitta Center
HOUSTON – Winners of its first two games to open the season, the #8/8 University of Houston Men's Basketball program returns to Fertitta Center to play host to Jacksonville State at 7 p.m., Wednesday, in a game presented by Raising Cane's.
The Cougars enter Wednesday's game following an 86-68 win over California during the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic inside Tahoe Blue Event Center on Sunday night.
Against the Golden Bears, senior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr, led all players with 20 points and eight assists. The Las Vegas, native leads the Cougars with 18.0 and 6.5 assists per game and has handed out 13 assists with only one turnover.
Thomas has scored 15+ points, 5+ assists and 2+ steals with one or no turnovers in both games to open the season. Texas A&M's Acie Law IV is the only other Big 12 Conference player to accomplish that feat during the 2005-06 season.
Senior forward Joseph Tugler did a little of everything for the Cougars in their first win over California since the 1997-98 season. The Monroe, La., native scored 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting, grabbed three rebounds and blocked four shots with two steals and an assist.
The Cougars were boosted by the addition of graduate guard Chendall Weaver, who made his Houston debut. Weaver scored six points with six rebounds, including three offensive boards, and a team-high three steals.
PROMOTIONS
• Wednesday's game is presented by Raising Cane's.
• Fans can view Wednesday's digital game program by clicking here.
• As our nation celebrates Veterans Day, Wednesday's game will be part of the Cougars' Military Appreciation.
• The first fans who enter the Fertitta Center doors will receive free posters featuring freshman guard Tyus Thomas and freshman center Djafar Silimana while supplies last.
• Current University of Houston student will enjoy the Student Tailgate with free food and drinks while supplies last in Mike Cemo Plaza off Cullen Boulevard in front of Fertitta Center. The Student Tailgate begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
• Prior to the game, Rudy Perez will perform the national anthem on the electric guitar.
• Prior to tipoff, U.S. Army Major Sean Hoyt will lead fans in the Whose House? Coogs' House! chant.
• At halftime, fans will want to stay in their seats as U.S. Army recruits are sworn in with their military oaths. The presentation continues with a medley of music from all U.S. military branches.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen (play-by-play), Adam Wexler (analyst) and Nicole Beckelman (reporter) calling.
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app, SiriusXM Ch. 83 or SiriuxSM app Ch. 83 with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday.
• Fans can follow live stats from Wednesday's game on StatBroadcast.
ABOUT JACKSONVILLE STATE
• Jacksonville State owns a 1-1 overall record this season entering Wednesday's game.
• In its most recent action, the Gamecocks dropped an 83-80 decision in double overtime at South Alabama on Thursday.
• Against South Alabama, senior guard/forward Jordan Steimke led Jacksonville State with 27 points, thanks to six 3-pointers, and added five rebounds and four assists. Junior guard Chris Lockett Jr. posted 25 points with a game-high eight 3-pointers and tied with sophomore forward Naas Cunningham for game-high honors with eight assists. Sophomore forward Ethan Croley led Jacksonville State with nine rebounds.
• This season, Stiemke leads Jacksonville State with 22.0 points, 5.0 3-point field goals and 2.5 steals per game. Lockett stands second with 17.0 points per game but leads the team with 9.0 assists per contest. Olisameka Williams Itumo is third among the Gamecocks with 12.0 points per game while Cunningham is fourth with 11.5 points per contest. Croley tops the team with 7.0 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Ray Harper is in his 11th season at Jacksonville State and his 28th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Harper has built a 185-143 record with Jacksonville State and is 519-258 during his career.
• He previously compiled an 89-64 record at Western Kentucky (2011-16), a 95-17 mark with Oklahoma City (2005-08) and a 150-34 record at NCAA Division II Kentucky Wesleyan (1996-05).
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Harper has faced Houston during his career.
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Harper has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• Harper is a 1985 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan.
SERIES HISTORY vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Houston has faced Jacksonville State in Men's Basketball.
BUY REGULAR-SEASON TICKETS
Regular-season single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. Houston will play host to 15 more regular-season home games inside Fertitta Center with six in non-conference play and nine in Big 12 action in 2026-27.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston hits the road to compete at the Players Era 8 Championship inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 17-19.
• Houston opens that event at 1 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, Nov. 17, against Rutgers before facing the winner/loser from Florida/Notre Dame on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
• Houston's final-day opponent will come from Auburn/West Virginia/Kansas/UNLV and be played at a time to be determined on Thursday, Nov. 19.
• Each of Houston's first two games at the Players Era 8 Championship will air on ESPN.
• From there, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to begin a four-game homestand.
• That homestands begins when the Houston meets Oakland at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on CBS Sports Network.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, SiriusXM and the SiriusXM app and the Varsity Network.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X 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 enter Wednesday's game following an 86-68 win over California during the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic inside Tahoe Blue Event Center on Sunday night.
Against the Golden Bears, senior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr, led all players with 20 points and eight assists. The Las Vegas, native leads the Cougars with 18.0 and 6.5 assists per game and has handed out 13 assists with only one turnover.
Thomas has scored 15+ points, 5+ assists and 2+ steals with one or no turnovers in both games to open the season. Texas A&M's Acie Law IV is the only other Big 12 Conference player to accomplish that feat during the 2005-06 season.
Senior forward Joseph Tugler did a little of everything for the Cougars in their first win over California since the 1997-98 season. The Monroe, La., native scored 16 points on 7-of-12 shooting, grabbed three rebounds and blocked four shots with two steals and an assist.
The Cougars were boosted by the addition of graduate guard Chendall Weaver, who made his Houston debut. Weaver scored six points with six rebounds, including three offensive boards, and a team-high three steals.
PROMOTIONS
• Wednesday's game is presented by Raising Cane's.
• Fans can view Wednesday's digital game program by clicking here.
• As our nation celebrates Veterans Day, Wednesday's game will be part of the Cougars' Military Appreciation.
• The first fans who enter the Fertitta Center doors will receive free posters featuring freshman guard Tyus Thomas and freshman center Djafar Silimana while supplies last.
• Current University of Houston student will enjoy the Student Tailgate with free food and drinks while supplies last in Mike Cemo Plaza off Cullen Boulevard in front of Fertitta Center. The Student Tailgate begins at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
• Prior to the game, Rudy Perez will perform the national anthem on the electric guitar.
• Prior to tipoff, U.S. Army Major Sean Hoyt will lead fans in the Whose House? Coogs' House! chant.
• At halftime, fans will want to stay in their seats as U.S. Army recruits are sworn in with their military oaths. The presentation continues with a medley of music from all U.S. military branches.
TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen (play-by-play), Adam Wexler (analyst) and Nicole Beckelman (reporter) calling.
• Fans can hear Wednesday's game on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app, SiriusXM Ch. 83 or SiriuxSM app Ch. 83 with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play) and Elvin Hayes (analyst). The pregame show begins at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday.
• Fans can follow live stats from Wednesday's game on StatBroadcast.
ABOUT JACKSONVILLE STATE
• Jacksonville State owns a 1-1 overall record this season entering Wednesday's game.
• In its most recent action, the Gamecocks dropped an 83-80 decision in double overtime at South Alabama on Thursday.
• Against South Alabama, senior guard/forward Jordan Steimke led Jacksonville State with 27 points, thanks to six 3-pointers, and added five rebounds and four assists. Junior guard Chris Lockett Jr. posted 25 points with a game-high eight 3-pointers and tied with sophomore forward Naas Cunningham for game-high honors with eight assists. Sophomore forward Ethan Croley led Jacksonville State with nine rebounds.
• This season, Stiemke leads Jacksonville State with 22.0 points, 5.0 3-point field goals and 2.5 steals per game. Lockett stands second with 17.0 points per game but leads the team with 9.0 assists per contest. Olisameka Williams Itumo is third among the Gamecocks with 12.0 points per game while Cunningham is fourth with 11.5 points per contest. Croley tops the team with 7.0 rebounds per game.
• Head Coach Ray Harper is in his 11th season at Jacksonville State and his 28th year as a collegiate head coach.
• Harper has built a 185-143 record with Jacksonville State and is 519-258 during his career.
• He previously compiled an 89-64 record at Western Kentucky (2011-16), a 95-17 mark with Oklahoma City (2005-08) and a 150-34 record at NCAA Division II Kentucky Wesleyan (1996-05).
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Harper has faced Houston during his career.
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Harper has faced Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson during their careers.
• Harper is a 1985 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan.
SERIES HISTORY vs. JACKSONVILLE STATE
• Wednesday's game will be the first time that Houston has faced Jacksonville State in Men's Basketball.
BUY REGULAR-SEASON TICKETS
Regular-season single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. Houston will play host to 15 more regular-season home games inside Fertitta Center with six in non-conference play and nine in Big 12 action in 2026-27.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game, Houston hits the road to compete at the Players Era 8 Championship inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 17-19.
• Houston opens that event at 1 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, Nov. 17, against Rutgers before facing the winner/loser from Florida/Notre Dame on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
• Houston's final-day opponent will come from Auburn/West Virginia/Kansas/UNLV and be played at a time to be determined on Thursday, Nov. 19.
• Each of Houston's first two games at the Players Era 8 Championship will air on ESPN.
• From there, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to begin a four-game homestand.
• That homestands begins when the Houston meets Oakland at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on CBS Sports Network.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, SiriusXM and the SiriusXM app and the Varsity Network.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X 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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