Clash at Fertitta Center: Houston Cougars Set to Host Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
As the Houston Cougars prepare to welcome the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles to the Fertitta Center, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Cougars have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games.
In their last outing against Saint Joseph's Hawks at Navy Alumni Hall, the Cougars dominated with a decisive 81-55 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display with a remarkable 72 percent success rate from two-point range and an overall field goal percentage of 51 percent. They also excelled defensively, pulling down 41 rebounds and securing nine steals.
Another impressive performance came when they faced off against Northern Colorado Bears at their home venue, where they emerged victorious with an 83-36 scoreline. The team's defensive efforts were notable with six blocks and fourteen steals contributing to their dominance. Offensively, they maintained a solid field goal percentage of 44 percent while converting nearly 38 percent of their three-point attempts.
The trends indicate that the Cougars are not only winning but doing so through balanced contributions on both ends of the court. Their ability to convert points in paint and capitalize on turnovers has been instrumental in building momentum during games.
The Fertitta Center has proven to be a fortress for Houston, providing them with an undeniable home-court advantage where they have consistently outperformed opponents this season. With strong support from fans expected once again, it will be interesting to see if this trend continues against Oral Roberts.
Fans can catch all the action live from Fertitta Center in Houston on November 15th at ESPN+. The game is scheduled for tip-off at 1:00 AM local time (UTC).