HOUSTON (AP) – The No. 4 University of Houston Men’s Basketball program dropped a hard-fought battle to #11 Auburn, 74-69, in the Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24 on Saturday evening inside Toyota Center.
Chaney Johnson had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Auburn (2-0). Broome scored 16 points and Pettiford had 15 in the second half.
Graduate guard L.J. Cryer and junior guard Emanuel Sharp each had 13 points for Houston (1-1), graduate forward J’Wan Roberts had 12 points and seven rebounds and sophomore forward Joseph Tugler and junior guard Milos Uzan each scored 10.
After Houston regained the lead at 67-66 on a 3-pointer by Sharp with 2:14 remaining, Chad Baker-Mazara hit a jumper for Auburn, and after the Cougars turned it over the next time down the floor, Baker-Mazara hit two free throws to give the Tigers a three-point lead with 49 seconds left.
Cryer missed a jumper with 33 seconds left, and Denver Jones stole the rebound. Jones was fouled and hit two free throws to extend the lead to 72-67 with 22 seconds remaining.
Takeaways
Auburn: The Tigers will be tough to beat this season with their size and perimeter shooting.
Houston: The Cougars had a balanced scoring attack with five players in double-figures.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday’s game, Houston takes on Louisiana at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they meet Hofstra at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men’s Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men’s Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH’s NIL collective – 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, formerly known as 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.
Chaney Johnson had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Auburn (2-0). Broome scored 16 points and Pettiford had 15 in the second half.
Graduate guard L.J. Cryer and junior guard Emanuel Sharp each had 13 points for Houston (1-1), graduate forward J’Wan Roberts had 12 points and seven rebounds and sophomore forward Joseph Tugler and junior guard Milos Uzan each scored 10.
After Houston regained the lead at 67-66 on a 3-pointer by Sharp with 2:14 remaining, Chad Baker-Mazara hit a jumper for Auburn, and after the Cougars turned it over the next time down the floor, Baker-Mazara hit two free throws to give the Tigers a three-point lead with 49 seconds left.
Cryer missed a jumper with 33 seconds left, and Denver Jones stole the rebound. Jones was fouled and hit two free throws to extend the lead to 72-67 with 22 seconds remaining.
Takeaways
Auburn: The Tigers will be tough to beat this season with their size and perimeter shooting.
Houston: The Cougars had a balanced scoring attack with five players in double-figures.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday’s game, Houston takes on Louisiana at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars continue their homestand when they meet Hofstra at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men’s Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men’s Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH’s NIL collective – 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, formerly known as 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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