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BYU Cougars Set to Challenge Houston in Fertitta Center Showdown

As the BYU Cougars prepare to face off against the Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center, fans are eager to see how their team will perform on foreign hardwood. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 11th, promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for dominance.


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Analyzing BYU's recent performances reveals a mixed bag of results. In their last game against Iowa State Cyclones, despite a valiant effort and scoring 75 points with an impressive field goal percentage of 49 and three-point percentage of 45, they fell short by five points. Their ability to score from beyond the arc was notable as they made nine three-pointers. However, free throws were a concern as they only hit two out of six attempts.


The previous matchup saw BYU struggling against Oklahoma Sooners with only 63 points scored and shooting percentages dropping significantly across the board – down to 29 percent from the field and just 30 percent from three-point range. Turnovers were also an issue in this game with sixteen lost possessions.


Earlier still, while visiting TCU Horned Frogs' territory at Schollmaier Arena, BYU managed to put up 67 points but couldn't secure victory against TCU's robust offense that tallied up 81 points. Despite this loss, there was a silver lining in their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at an impressive figure of approximately three assists for every turnover.


As we approach this pivotal game in Houston's home court advantage could play a significant role; however, if BYU can harness their strong assist-to-turnover ratio while improving free throw accuracy and maintaining solid shooting from distance as seen against Iowa State Cyclones – there is potential for them to emerge victorious.


Fans can catch all the action live on January 11th at Fertitta Center or tune into broadcasts available through local sports networks. The match is set for tip-off at local venue time (US/Central).

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