Houston Cougars men's basketball preview: vs. No. 8 Alabama
Second time in three games Alabama is facing the No. 1 team in the nation. The Crimson Tide beat top-ranked North Carolina 103-101 in four overtimes Nov. 27 at the Phil Knight Invitational. … This is the 12th time in program history to face the No. 1-ranked team; Tide is 4-7 in those games. … First time the Tide are playing No. 1 team while ranked in the top 10 since 1976, when sixth-ranked Alabama lost to No. 1 Indiana in the NCAA Tournament. … First top-10 game for Alabama since being No.
3 percent from the floor and 61.1 percent from 3-point range. … Miller and Sears have combined for 49 3-pointers this season. … Charles Bediako had 14 points and 16 rebounds against North Carolina. He had a team-high 51 blocks last season. … Guard Nimari Burnett, a transfer from Texas Tech, received a medical redshirt last season. … Crimson Tide leads the nation in rebounds per game , offensive rebounds , defensive rebounds and is second in rebound margin .
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tickets for No. 1 Houston vs. No. 8 Alabama are one hot commodityThe biggest home game in Fertitta Center's brief history, No. 1 Houston vs. No. 8 Alabama...
Read more »
Former Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander posts goodbye message to HoustonFormer Houston Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander posted a goodbye message on social media Wednesday evening after agreeing to a new deal with the New York Mets.
Read more »
Houston Zoo cougar cubs carry on University of Houston ring guarding traditionA big job for the cutest cougar cubs! Shasta VII and Louie are protecting the rings of University of Houston graduates before their ceremony on Friday.
Read more »
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Completes $7 Million in Renovations - Alabama NewsICYMI: The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is proving that small improvements make a great difference. alnews montgomeryal mymgm ourmgm alabamanewsnetwork
Read more »
Houston sees record-breaking heat again this DecemberWe have already seen three days in Houston with high temperatures above 80 degrees only a week into December.
Read more »
As Alabama game looms, a look at UH's history in top-10 matchupsAs No. 1 Houston gets set to host No. 8 Alabama Saturday, take a look back at Cougars' history in top-10 matchups.
Read more »