The No. 8 Houston Cougars are set to face off against the UCF Knights this Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET in Houston’s Fertitta Center. The Knights come into the matchup riding a three-game winning streak, which notably includes a victory over No. 13 Texas Tech. Meanwhile, despite a recent defeat against Texas Tech, the Cougars remain undefeated at home this season.
The game will be broadcast live on FS1, with options for streaming available through fuboTV, which offers a free trial, and DIRECTV.
Recently, the Cougars secured a 79-70 victory against TCU, with standout performances from freshmen Kingston Flemings who netted 25 points and Emanuel Sharp who added 23. Despite facing a challenging shooting stretch during the game, the Cougars managed to maintain control after a defining 12-0 run in the first half. This win marked an important comeback for Houston after they sustained a loss against Texas Tech, which ended their impressive 16-game road winning streak.
In terms of statistics, Chris Cenac Jr. contributed robustly with eight points and 14 rebounds, while TCU’s Xavier Edmonds achieved a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Cougars’ next challenge will be a home game against Cincinnati on Saturday, marking their first opportunity to play in front of their home crowd in over two weeks.
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This matchup promises to be an exciting event, showcasing two teams with differing momentum as they vie for supremacy in the increasingly competitive college basketball landscape.