College basketball report Week 14
The Baylor Bears keep rolling as the LSU Tigers experience their first loss in nearly two months
Feb 11, 2020, 7:06 am
College basketball report Week 14
All for Texas 🤘 https://t.co/X5wg45nOvP— Texas Longhorns (@Texas Longhorns) 1581386483.0
Last week: (0-2): L - Texas Tech 62-57, L - Baylor 52-45
This week: Saturdayvs. Iowa State
Before becoming Baylor's latest victim, the Texas Longhorns dropped a winnable game on Saturday in a 62-57 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Overall, it was a tale of two halves for the Longhorns as the Red Raiders trailed by as many as 16 points during the first half. After a nearly perfect half, UT allowed the Red Raiders to outscored them 43-26 in the second period, as Texas Tech shot 54.5% from the field, 42.8% from behind the arc.
Up next, the Longhorns will look to end their two-game skid on Saturday in a road game against the Iowa State Cyclones.
📹 R U N I T B A C K | M I Z Z O U: PT 2 #GigEm https://t.co/ZdpLL0f5M4— Texas A&M Basketball (@Texas A&M Basketball) 1581037200.0
Last week: (1-1): W - Missouri 68-51, L - South Carolina 74-54
This week: Wednesdayvs. Florida, Saturday vs. Georgia
The roller-coaster season continued for the Texas A&M Aggies. They started the week taking a 68-51 victory over Missouri, in a game in which four players scored in double-figure with Josh Nebo led the way with 18 points, six rebounds and two blocks in the win. It was a night the Tigers struggled offensively with Xavier Pinson leading the way with nine points.
Following the win, the Aggies suffered one of their worst defeats in conference play in a 20-point loss at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Up next, the Aggies will return to the court on Wednesday to take on the Florida Gators.
Houston #cougars up big at the half leading 38-18 over the Wichita State #Shockers. Quentin Grimes leading the way… https://t.co/cEwuBC1pbh— Coty Davis (@Coty Davis) 1581281728.0
Last week: (2-0): W - Tulane 75-62, W - Wichita State 76-43
This week: Wednesdayvs. USF, Saturday vs. SMU
After a disappointing loss to Cincinnati which ended their five-game win streak, the Houston Cougars bounced back with back-to-back wins against the Tulane Green Waves and Wichita State Shockers.
As they look to stay atop the American Athletic Conference, the Cougars will hit the road for a showdown against the South Florida Bulls on Wednesday before taking on the SMU Mustangs on Saturday in Dallas.
OWLS WIN! Rice holds off Middle Tennessee to earn the 91-83 victory! #GoOwls👐 x #TheRiceWay https://t.co/mtzxI9u1fh— Rice Basketball (@Rice Basketball) 1581210193.0
Last week: (2-0): W- UAB 86-72, W - Middle Tennessee 91-83
This week: Thursdayvs. Old Dominion, Saturday vs. Charlotte 49ers
Currently, in the midst of riding their longest winning streak of conference play, the Rice Owl extended their win streak to three picking up victories against UAB and Middle Tennessee.
In a win against the Blue Raiders, the Owls went 12-of-12 from the free-throw line in the closing minutes as Rice held off Middle Tennessee, 91-83. In addition to picking up their fourth win of conference play, Rice earned its first-ever win in Murfreesboro, Saturday inside the Murphy Center.
Up next, the Owls will return home to take on Old Dominion in Houston.
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW That's 2⃣1⃣ straight wins for the No. 1 team in the country!! #SicEm 🐻 | #1TGF 🏀 https://t.co/QeniJbUah6— Baylor Basketball (@Baylor Basketball) 1581394318.0
Last week: (2-0): W - Oklahoma State 78-70, W - Texas 52-45
This week: Saturday vs. West Virginia
The Baylor Bears survived a hard-fought battle against Oklahoma State on Saturday, as the ball club came away with an eight-point victory. As one of five players to score in double-figures, sophomore guard MaCio Teague recorded four made 3-point field goals to score 24 points and seven rebounds to lead the way for the Bears.
As the nation's top-ranked school, Baylor will put their 21 game winning streak on the line on Saturday, in a home Big-12 showdown against West Virginia inside the Ferrell Center in Waco.
FINAL: No. 3 Kansas 60 - TCU 46 https://t.co/DTPqflNZOc— TCU Basketball (@TCU Basketball) 1581188165.0
Last week: (0-3): L - Oklahoma State 72-57, L - Kansas 60-46, L - Texas Tech 88-42
This week: Saturday vs. Kansas State
By far their worst week of the season, the TCU Horned Frogs lost by an average margin of 25 points with their worst coming in an 88-42 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In an attempt to end their six-game losing streak, the Horned Frogs will return to the court on Saturday to take Kansas State inside the Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.
Our largest margin of victory in a Big 12 game. Ever. Enjoy. 😎 🔴#4To1 | #WreckEm⚫️ https://t.co/wEfXKvZiXT— Texas Tech Basketball (@Texas Tech Basketball) 1581397047.0
Last week: (3-0): W - Oklahoma 69-61, W - Texas 62-57, W - TCU 88-42
This week: Saturday vs. Oklahoma State
Before handing the TCU Horned Frogs a 46 point defeat, the Texas Tech Red Raiders won two close back-to-back games against Oklahoma and Texas this past week.
Their best win came in a 62-57 victory over the Longhorns, in a game in which the Red Raiders fought back from 16 points down to take the dub. Freshman guard Jahmi'us Ramsey led the way with 18 points (6-7 FG, 2-2) and two steals in the win.
Following a near-perfect week, Texas Tech will look to make it four straight wins in a road game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday.
They know I’m giving it my all regardless of the outcome ❤️ https://t.co/OibEr4xGc2— Kendric Davis (@Kendric Davis) 1581044313.0
Last week: (1-0): L - Temple 97-90
This week: Wednesday vs. Connecticut, Saturday vs. Houston
With one game on the schedule, the SMU Mustangs dropped a heartbreak loss to the Temple Owls on Saturday.
After leading 48-31 at the half, the Mustangs had no answer for the Owls in the second half and overtime, as Temple outscored SMU 66-42 to take the comeback victory. Temple's Quinton Ross scored a game-high 25 points, as the senior guard registered 10 during the extra period.
Up next, the Mustangs will take on Connecticut on Wednesday before going to war in an in-state battle against Houston on Saturday.
Focus in‼️ Two big games this week. #BootUp 🐯 https://t.co/m5o4QpKE6O— LSU Basketball (@LSU Basketball) 1581348406.0
Last week: (0-2): L - Vanderbilt 99-90, L - Auburn 91-90
This week: Tuesday vs. Missouri, Saturday vs. Alabama
The LSU Tigers' 10 game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday after dropping a nine-point defeat to the Vanderbilt Commodores. While Trendon Watford led the way with 26 points (8-13, 9-10 FT), the freshman forward from Birmingham would be outplayed by Vanderbilt's Saben Lee, who recorded 33 points (13-20 FG), six assists, and four rebounds in the win.
After an overtime loss to Alabama, the Tigers will look to keep their place atop of the SEC in a home match against the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday.
University of Houston Athletics are in a “Luv ya blue” mood and they don’t care who knows it — not even the NFL.
The university has announced that its football and volleyball teams will wear new Houston Blue jerseys, reminiscent of the classic colors of the Houston Oilers era. The volleyball team's uniform will debut theirs starting November 9 against Texas Tech, while the football team will debut theirs against Baylor on November 23. At the latter event, the first 20,000 fans will receive commemorative Houston Blue rally towels.
The resemblance of the new colors to the Oilers brand was not lost on the NFL. When UH Athletics started incorporating Houston Blue into their uniforms in September 2023, the NFL sent a cease-and-desist letter claiming the uniforms were an attempt to leech off the legacy of the Oilers and the intellectual property of the team now known as the Tennessee Titans. As if to prove the point, the Titans have occasionally worn Columbia blue throwback uniforms at certain games.
UH is unbothered according to vice president for intercollegiate athletics Eddie Nuñez.
“As a university deeply connected to the fabric of Houston, incorporating ‘Houston Blue’ into our uniforms is a powerful way to celebrate the city’s rich history,” he said. “From iconic blue street markers to the Houston Police Department’s signature blue police cars and helicopters, this color holds a special place in the hearts of Houstonians. We’re thrilled to share this tradition with our fans and offer them the chance to show their pride through exclusive merchandise, making it an exciting time for Cougar Nation to rally together.”
The accompanying press release for the uniforms came with a helpful history lesson showing that the Oilers adopted a color widely associated with Houston, not the other way around. The city has incorporated blue into public infrastructure, from street curbs to city vehicles, since the 1920s. The Oilers weren’t even the first Houston team to use blue in their uniforms. That honor belongs to the minor league baseball team, the Houston Buffs.
UH will be offering a wide range of merchandise to sell in the new Houston Blue colors in person and online through the University of Houston Bookstore as well as at select local retailers. These include shirts, hats, polos, jerseys, and hoodies. Get them before the NFL sends a more strongly-worded letter.
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