Conference play starts for Temple, No. 6 Houston
Temple and No. 6 Houston meet in the first conference game of the season for both teamsDECEMBER 21, 2020•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Will play TuesdaySasser (undisclosed) will play Tuesday against Temple, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactThe guard has been dealing with an undisclosed issue over the past two games, but coach Kelvin Sampson confirmed that Sasser will return to the floor Tuesday. Sasser started Houston's first three matchups and averaged 17.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
DECEMBER 21, 2020•ROTOWIRE
To play TuesdayMills (ankle) will play in Tuesday's contest against Temple, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactAs anticipated, Mills will return to the floor following absences in the past two games due to a lingering ankle issue. The guard is averaging 8.0 points while shooting 55 percent overall from the floor over two appearances.
DECEMBER 21, 2020•ROTOWIRE
Should suit up TuesdaySasser (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Temple, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
ImpactSasser is dealing with an undisclosed issue, but will practice on Monday according to coach Kelvin Sampson. Sasser will likely come off the bench if he does play Tuesday.
DECEMBER 21, 2020•ROTOWIRE
Expected to play TuesdayMills (ankle) is expected to play Tuesday against Temple, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
ImpactMills will practice Monday after sitting out of Sunday's game with an ankle issue. It doesn't appear to be anything serious, however. Final confirmation on his injury should come closer to game time.
DECEMBER 21, 2020•ROTOWIRE
Major production for CougarsGrimes had 27 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes in Sunday's 88-55 victory over Alcorn State.
ImpactInjuries have been starting to pile up for Houston, as Caleb Mills (ankle) and Marcus Sasser (undisclosed) have been unavailable of late. That's left players like Grimes to pick up the slack, and the Kansas transfer hasn't disappointed, averaging 22.5 points and 8.0 rebounds over his last four games. After going a perfect 5-0 to begin the season, Grimes and the Cougars are now set to open up play in the American conference Tuesday against Temple.
DECEMBER 21, 2020•ROTOWIRE
Quentin Grimes helps No. 6 Houston rout Alcorn State 88-55HOUSTON (AP) Even short-handed, Houston didn't miss a beat in its first game in 15 days. Quentin Grimes had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Reggie Chaney added 18
DECEMBER 21, 2020•SI.COM
