South Preview: 'Nova vs. Michigan again at site of '18 title
Villanova is back in San Antonio for the first time since winning the national title there four years agoMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NCAAs: Coach K's farewell tour extended through next weekend
From the moment Mike Krzyzewski announced that his 42nd season would be his last, it was bound to be about himMARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore scores 21, Houston hammers Illinois to make Sweet 16
Taze Moore scored 21 points, Jamal Shead added 18 and Houston, a Final Four team last season, advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 68-53 win over IllinoisMARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston guard Edwards no stranger to NCAA stage, spotlight
Houston's Kyler Edwards has NCAA Tournament experienceMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sampson transforms Houston from afterthought to contender
When veteran coach Kelvin Sampson took over at Houston in 2014, the Cougars had made the NCAA Tournament just once since 1992MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 Houston hosts Dejulius and Cincinnati
Cincinnati visits the No. 18 Houston Cougars after David Dejulius scored 22 points in the Bearcats' 74-63 victory against the East Carolina PiratesMARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Zero chance" to return Sasser (foot) has "zero chance" to return this season according to head coach, Kelvin Sampson, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact When asked by a reporter on Monday, head coach Kelvin Sampson confirmed that Sasser will not return this season. The 6-foot-2 junior appeared in 12 games for the Cougars, recording 17.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 steals on 31.8 minutes per game. Sasser will hope to make his return at the start of next season.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edwards, No. 6 Houston Cougars square off against the Memphis Tigers
Memphis faces No. 6 Houston in AAC play SaturdayFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 6 Houston wins 12th straight, tops Cincinnati 80-58
Fabian White Jr. scored 22 points, Jamal Shead had 17 points and No. 6 Houston won its 12th straight game by beating Cincinnati 80-58FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edwards scores 17 points as No. 7 Houston tops UCF, 63-49
Kyler Edwards scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Josh Carlton added 13 points and 14 rebounds as No. 7 Houston beat UCF 63-49 on Saturday night for its 10th straight...JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Florida visits No. 11 Houston after Edwards' 29-point outing
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White, Shead help No. 12 Houston hold off Temple 66-61
Fabian White Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Jamal Shead scored 14 points to lead depleted No. 12 Houston past Temple 66-61 on Sunday nightJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 12 Houston looks for home win vs Cincy
No. 12 Houston looks for its fourth straight win over Cincinnati at Fertitta CenterDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston leading scorer Marcus Sasser out for season with injury Houston leading scorer Marcus Sasser will miss the rest of the season because of an injury, he announced on Instagram Friday. Sasser has a l...
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out for season Sasser will miss the remainder of the season due to a left foot injury, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Sasser is Houston's second perimeter starter lost for the season. Tramon Mark (shoulder) was the first. Sasser leads the Cougars in scoring with 17.7 points per game. In his absence, Houston will have to rely on Jamal Shead, Ryan Elvin and Ramon Walker in their backcourt.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carlton scores 20 as No. 13 Houston beats Texas State 80-47
Josh Carlton scored a season-high 20 points, Kyler Edwards added 14 and No. 13 Houston defeated Texas State 80-47DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Balanced attack leads No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma St. 72-61
Jamal Shead scored 18 points and Fabian White had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 14 Houston beat Oklahoma State 72-61 on Saturday in the lone game of the scheduled Hoop Hype XL C...DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to roll Saturday Sasser (toe) will take part in Saturday's game against Oklahoma State,Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Sasser missed the team's previous contest against Louisiana because of turf toe, but it's apparently subsided enough to allow him to rejoin the action Saturday. He figures to retake his spot in the starting five along with Reggie Chaney (hand) likely sending Josh Carlton and Taze Moore back to bench roles.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sasser, No. 14 Houston visit Oklahoma St.
Two junior guards will be on display as Marcus Sasser and No. 14 Houston will battle Avery Anderson III and Oklahoma StateDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlton, Shead lead No. 14 Houston past Louisiana, 71-56
Josh Carlton had 17 points and nine rebounds, Jamal Shead added 16 points and No. 14 Houston beat Louisiana-Lafayette 71-56 on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with turf toe Sasser missed Tuesday's win against Louisiana-Lafayette due to turf toe but is expected to play Saturday against Oklahoma State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Sasser missed his first game of the season Tuesday but is not expected to miss any additional time. He's averaging 18.4 points per contest this season for Houston and will certainly play a crucial role if the Cougars hope to pull off the win.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Sasser (foot) won't play Tuesday against Louisiana-Lafayette, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Sasser is being held out as a precaution due to the foot injury, leaving Houston without its top scorer. Reggie Chaney (hand) and Tramon Mark (shoulder) are also sidelined for Tuesday's contest.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 14 Houston takes on La.-Lafeyette
No. 14 Houston hosts Louisiana-Lafayette in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late dunk lifts No. 9 Alabama over No. 14 Houston 83-82
JD Davison’s putback dunk with 33 seconds left and a final defensive stop gave No. 9 Alabama a 83-82 victory over 14th-ranked Houston on Saturday nightDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 9 Bama faces tough test vs No. 14 Houston
No. 14 Houston presents a tough challenge for No. 9 AlabamaDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
