3/28/2021

Cougars tip off vs. Beavers at 6:15 p.m. (CDT) Monday on Equality Court inside Lucas Oil Stadium

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INDIANAPOLIS – Winners of its last 10 games, the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program will face No. 12 seed Oregon State at 6:15 p.m. (CDT) Monday on the Equality Court inside Lucas Oil Stadium in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.

The sixth-ranked Cougars earned their ticket to the Elite Eight with a 62-46 win over (11) Syracuse on Saturday night inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. Allowing only 46 points and 28.0 field goal percentage shooting (14-of-50), the Houston defense set school records in NCAA Tournament play.

Senior forward Justin Gorham scored 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds, including four offensive boards, for his team-leading eighth double-double of the season.

Junior All-American guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 14 points and four 3-pointers, while sophomore guard Marcus Sasser totaled 12 points with a game-high four steals.

Monday’s game will be only the third time Houston has faced Oregon State and the first time since a 49-45 loss in the CBI First Round in Corvallis, Ore., on March 18, 2009. The Beavers hold a 2-0 lead in the all-time series against the Cougars.

With a win over Oregon State, Houston will advance to the NCAA Final Four for the sixth time in school history and the first time since 1984.

TUNE IN
• Fans can watch Monday’s Elite Eight game on CBS with Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst) and Jamie Erdahl (reporter).
• Fans can hear Monday’s Elite Eight game on KPRC 950 AM with Jeremy Branham (play-by-play). The pregame show begins at 6 p.m. (CDT)
• Fans also can hear the game on Westwood One with Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and P.J. Carlesimo (analyst) calling.

UP NEXT              
• With a win over (12) Oregon State, the Cougars would advance to the NCAA Tournament Final Four for the sixth time in school history and the first time since 1984.
• There, the Cougars would face the (1) Baylor-(3) Arkansas winner from the South Region.
• Tip times for the Final Four will be announced in the near future.

JOIN the 2021-22 SEASON-TICKET PRIORITY WAIT LIST
Houston Men’s Basketball fans can join the season ticket priority wait list for the 2021-22 season inside the Fertitta Center with a $75 deposit today. To place a deposit for the 2021 season, click here or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-4667).

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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).

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