HOUSTON COUGARS NEWS

Terrance Arceneaux - Collects six rebounds Arceneaux produced two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 76-42 win over North Florida.

Impact Arceneaux has been one of the first off the bench for the Cougars this season, averaging 17.8 minutes per game. The freshman forward struggled to find his shooting rhythm but was ultimately able to make up for it on the defensive glass. Arceneaux is a former four star recruit shooting 41.2 percent from the field this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jarace Walker - Tallies double double in win Walker finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 76-42 win over North Florida.

Impact Walker notched his first double double of the season in Tuesday's blowout win. The freshman forward is averaging 2.8 offensive rebounds per game this season including the five that he grabbed on Tuesday. Walker is tied with J'Wan Roberts for a team leading 6.9 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42

Ja’Vier Francis scored 14 points, star Marcus Sasser had 12 in the first eight minutes before leaving with a cut over his eye, and top-ranked Houston coasted to a 76-42 win over No...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Sasser - Suffers another injury Sasser suffered an eye injury during the Cougars' 76-42 win Tuesday versus North Florida, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston.

Impact Above his left eye, Sasser suffered a cut that required stitches to mend. He logged 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one steal across eight minutes during the Cougars' win Tuesday. Sasser will try to return when they host Alabama on Saturday. Currently, his availability is questionable.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Sasser - Returns to starting lineup Sasser is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against North Florida.

Impact Sasser will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday after injuring his shoulder in Saturday's game. Sasser is averaging 17.5 points, 3.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 30.8 minutes across eight games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Maryland off to fast start with marquee games ahead

No. 13 Maryland is off to a fast start in its first season under Kevin Willard

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Florida plays No. 1 Houston following Hendricksen's 22-point game

North Florida plays the No. 1 Houston Cougars after Carter Hendricksen scored 22 points in the Ospreys' 93-88 loss to the High Point Panthers

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Sasser - Available vs. North Florida Sasser (shoulder) is available Tuesday versus North Florida, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Sasser is not expected to sit out games because of the shoulder injury he suffered Saturday. The senior will try to redeem himself after logging a 33.3 field goal percentage and making no three-pointers across his four attempts when Houston hosted St. Mary's (CAL) that day.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Power Rankings: UNC, Arizona, other top teams falter

What's the deal with UNC and Gonzaga? And just how far can Purdue rise up? John Fanta dives in with his latest power rankings.

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina has...

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP men's basketball top 25 The Houston Cougars earned 37 first-place votes to stay at No. 1 for the second consecutive week.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Alabama Basketball Moves Up to No. 8 in Latest AP Top 25 The Crimson Tide will face the No. 1 Houston Cougars on Saturday, marking the second top-ranked opponent of the season for Alabama.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

J'wan Roberts - Efficient from the field in win Roberts produced 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 53-48 victory over Saint Mary's.

Impact Roberts tallied his third straight game with at least 10 points and five rebounds in Saturday's win. The junior forward currently leads the Cougars in rebounds per game and ranks eighth in the AAC, averaging 7.0 per game. On top of the rebounds, Roberts is averaging 2.6 offensive rebounds per game, elevating the Cougars offense in the paint.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Houston earns No. 1 spot in NET rankings

Houston is No. 1 in the NCAA’s initial NET rankings, mirroring the AP Top 25

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25

Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Sasser - Able to practice Monday Sasser (shoulder) participated in practice on Monday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sasser sustained a shoulder injury in last Saturday's game against St. Mary's, but the team expects him to be able to play in Tuesday's game against North Florida. It sounds like Sasser was able to get through Monday's practice without issue and should be good to take on his usual role.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricksen leads North Florida against No. 1 Houston after 22-point outing

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maring has 30, Houston Christian tops Southwestern Adventist

Bonke Maring’s 30 points led Houston Christian over Southwestern Adventist 94-62

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Sasser - Likely to play Tuesday Sasser (shoulder) will likely b e available for Tuesday's game against North Florida, Seth Davis of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sasser sustained a shoulder injury Saturday against St. Mary's but underwent an MRI that came back clean. Coach Kelvin Sampson initially downplayed the severity of Sasser's injury, and it appears as though the senior will be able to play through the issue.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Sasser - Not expected to be out long-term Houston's head coach Kelvin Sampson said Sasser (shoulder) is not expected to be out long-term, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Though fantasy managers should consider Sasser questionable-to-doubtful Tuesday versus North Florida, the Cougars are relieved knowing his injured shoulder will not be damaged across a prolonged duration.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Houston grinds out 53-48 win over Saint Mary's

J’Wan Roberts scored 15 points, Marcus Sasser added 13 and top-ranked Houston held on to beat Saint Mary’s 53-48

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Sasser - Leaves Saturday game with injury Sasser left Saturday's game against St. Mary's (CAL) in the second half with an apparent shoulder injury, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Impact Sasser took himself out of the game late in the second half with an apparent left shoulder issue, but further tests will be needed to determine how severe the injury might be. For now, he should be considered questionable for Houston's next game against North Florida next Tuesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Houston plays Saint Mary's (CA)

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild Volleyball Rally Sends Houston Player Flying Over Table The Cougars made quite an impression in their first NCAA tournament appearance in over 20 years.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • SI.COM