Oklahoma Sooners Set to Battle Houston Cougars at Lloyd Noble Center

As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare to host the Houston Cougars at the Lloyd Noble Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around recent trends and capitalize on home-court advantage. The Sooners have shown a mixed bag of performances in their last few outings, with a notable victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys but falling short against higher-ranked teams like the Kansas Jayhawks and Baylor Bears.

In their most recent game against Kansas, despite leading at halftime, the Sooners struggled with field goal accuracy, shooting only 32 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc. Their free-throw performance was strong at 74 percent, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Rebounding also proved challenging as they were outrebounded by Kansas's 40 rebounds compared to their own 29.

However, there's a silver lining in these statistics that could bode well for Oklahoma when they face Houston. The team has demonstrated resilience in defense with an impressive nine blocks against Oklahoma State and maintaining a decent three-point percentage across games.

The upcoming game promises an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on court. The Lloyd Noble Center is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could provide an extra boost for the Sooners – something they'll need if they're going to improve upon their recent performances.

Fans can catch all of this action live on March 3rd at 7:00 PM Central Time (CT). ESPN2 will be broadcasting nationally on channel 209 for those who want to witness every play unfold as Oklahoma looks to assert themselves once again as contenders in college basketball's competitive landscape.