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Houston Cougars Set to Clash with Oklahoma State Cowboys at Fertitta Center

As the Houston Cougars prepare to host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Fertitta Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends suggest a strong performance from the home team. The Cougars have been on an impressive run, showcasing their dominance in past games with significant margins of victory.


Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Damian Dunn (11) reacts after a play during the first half against the Rice Owls at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing their last three games, it's evident that Houston has been excelling on both ends of the court. In their most recent match against Texas State Bobcats, they secured a commanding 72-37 win. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up 8 blocks and 14 steals while limiting turnovers to just 12 compared to Texas State's 27. Offensively, they shot a solid 43 percent from the field and an impressive 70 percent from the free-throw line.


In another notable performance away against Texas A&M Aggies, despite being in enemy territory at Toyota Center, Houston emerged victorious with a score of 70-66. Their balanced attack was highlighted by converting 41 percent of three-point attempts and maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly two.


Against Jackson State Tigers at home, Houston continued their winning streak with an overwhelming scoreline of 89-55. They dominated rebounding by securing a total of 47 rebounds - including an astonishing number of offensive rebounds (21) which led to second-chance points (19). Furthermore, they capitalized on turnovers scoring an exceptional number off them (31).


The venue could play a significant role in this upcoming game; playing at Fertitta Center where they have shown remarkable strength could give them another edge over Oklahoma State Cowboys.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for February 7th at midnight GMT (February 6th local time), broadcasted live on ESPN Networks. With current trends indicating that Houston is in top form both defensively and offensively, supporters should expect nothing less than high-intensity basketball as these two teams face off.

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