College Basketball Report: Week 17
The Houston Cougars reclaim their place atop of the American Athletic Conference
Mar 3, 2020, 6:31 am
College Basketball Report: Week 17
Show out then, @R0v_ce. 😤💪 #AllForTexas | #HookEm https://t.co/gvTFrFaHfa— Texas Men's Basketball (@Texas Men's Basketball) 1583177087.0
Last week: (1-0): W - Texas Tech 68-58
This week: Tuesday vs. Oklahoma, Saturday Oklahoma State
On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns came away victorious in a 68-58 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders inside United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. Andrew Jones tied his career-high in the win, as the sophomore guard recorded 22 points 57.1% from the field.
Up next, the Longhorns will travel to Oklahoma to take on the Sooners before welcoming the Cowboys to Austin on Saturday.
8:22 2H | 51-42 lsu @__hvmble with 12 pts on 4/5 shooting from three. #GigEm https://t.co/31lBcVB31O— Texas A&M Basketball (@Texas A&M Basketball) 1583000929.0
Last week: (0-2): L - Kentucky 69-60, L - LSU 64-50
This week: Wednesdayvs. Auburn, Saturday vs. Arkansas
After winning three straight, the Texas A&M Aggies are riding a two-game losing streak after dropping games against No. 6 Kentucky (69-60) and LSU (64-50). In both games, junior guard Savion Flagg led the way averaging 17.0 points, while Josh Nebo recorded 11.5 points and 7.5 boards.
After a disappointing week, the Aggies will look to end their losing streak ahead of the Conference Tournament on Wednesday against the Auburn Tigers.
Good morning, @UHouston fans! We know everyone will enjoy highlights from Sunday's win over Cincinnati #ForTheCity… https://t.co/TAtVQpCLgn— Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾 (@Houston Men's Hoops 🏀 🐾) 1583156285.0
Last week: (1-0): W- Cincinnati 68-55
This week: Thursdayvs. UConn, Sunday Memphis
The Houston Cougars reclaimed their spot atop of the American Atheltic Conference with a 68-55 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats inside the Frittata Center in Houston. Despite a subpar shooting night as a team, Marcus Sasser led the way with a game-high 21 points in 33 minutes, as the sharpshooting guard recorded a dozen in the final period shooting 8-for-16 (50%) from the field, 5-for-12 (41.6%) from 3-point range.
Ahead of closing out the season in a home match against Memphis on Sunday, the Cougars will travel to Connecticut to take on the 17-12, 8-8 UConn Huskies, Thursday, inside the Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
RECAP: Second half sharp shooting sends Rice to 77-66 victory over Middle Tennessee. 📰 » https://t.co/XmeQRLP7Z7… https://t.co/LoxgfKAcd3— Rice Basketball (@Rice Basketball) 1583106648.0
Last week: (1-0): W- Middle Tennessee 77-66
This week: Wednesdayvs. Southern Miss, Saturday UTEP
The Rice Owls closed out their regular-season series against Middle Tennesse Blue Raiders with a 77-66 win on Sunday. Trey Murphy III fell two rebounds short of recording a double-double with 17 points (8-14, 4-9 3PT) and eight boards in the win.
After trailing 29-24 at the half to the Blue Raiders, the Owls went on a tear in the second half. Rice shot a sizzling 64.2% from the field, 55.5% from behind the arc, as the scored a season-high 53 second-half points. Following the win, the Owls will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Wednesday.
#GoingVital 😤💪🏀 🎥 Chapter 2️⃣4️⃣ vs WVU ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/2iOjxb6Vb0— Baylor Basketball (@Baylor Basketball) 1582913236.0
Last week: (1-1): W - Kansas State 85-66, L - TCU 75-72, W - Texas Tech 71-68 OT
This week: Saturday vs. West Virginia
After ending their 23-game winning streak to Kansas, the Baylor Bears dropped their second conference game of the season in a 75-72 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs.
Despite holding a seven-point lead at the half, the Bears' defense became a no show in the final 24 minutes, as Baylor allowed the Horned Frogs to score 54 points on 76.1% shooting from the floor, 63.4% from the deep.
Following a win over Texas Tech on Monday, the Bears will look to close out their regular season schedule in a road game against West Virginia.
The people know. 🗣 B.A.N.E. #GoFrogs | @DBane0625 https://t.co/DvVe4Tm3dm— TCU Basketball (@TCU Basketball) 1583195578.0
Last week: (1-1): L - Iowa State 65-59, W - Baylor 75-72
This week: Wednesday vs. Kansas, Saturday vs. Oklahoma
After a tough loss against the Iowa State Cyclone on Tuesday, the TCU Horned Frogs picked up their most impressive victory of the season against No. 4 Baylor Bears.
Behind a 23-point performance from senior Desmond Bane, TCU outscored Baylor 54-44 in the second half while shooting 76.1% from the floor, 63.4% from the deep. Up next, the Horned Frogs will look to end their Big 12 conference schedule on a high against the Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday, and the Oklahoma Sooners.
Welcome to March. We're heading to overtime tied at 60 here in Waco. @newanimprovedJR leads Tech with 13 points,… https://t.co/Ow9d6G75A6— Texas Tech Basketball (@Texas Tech Basketball) 1583208552.0
Last week: (0-0): L- Oklahoma 65-51, L - Texas 68-58, L - Baylor 71-68 OT
This week: Saturday vs. Kansas
Despite experiencing their worst stretch of the season, the Texas Tech Red Raiders nearly pulled an upset over the No. 4 Baylor Bears on Monday. Behind freshmen guards, Jahml'us Ramsey (13) and Kevin McCullar (13), Texas Tech ended the night shooting 50% from the floor inside the Ferrell Center in Waco.
Although they had a solid night from the field, the Red Raiders could not stop Baylor from scoring from the outside, as the Bears connected on 10 3-point field goals on 42% shooting from deep.
Up next, Texas Tech will look to get back to their winning ways on Saturday against the Kansas Jayhawks to close out their 2019-20 college basketball season.
Senior Day for Grant Youngkin and manager Patrick Seegers! #PonyUp #ThankYouSeniors https://t.co/MPXYbwHxyO— SMU Basketball (@SMU Basketball) 1583096964.0
Last week: (2-1): W- Memphis 58-53, L - Wichita State 66-62
This week: Wednesdayvs. UCF, Saturday vs. USF
Before falling to Wichita State on Sunday, the SMU Mustangs took a 58-53 victory over the Memphis Tigers on Tuesday. Junior forward Tyson Jolly recorded a double-double of 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, as SMU forced 21 turnovers in which they converted into 20 points.
Following the win, the Mustangs will travel to Orlando to take on the UCF Bulls on Wednesday.
Great to get back in the win column! #BootUp 🐯 https://t.co/lQptzAvmbB— LSU Basketball (@LSU Basketball) 1583104090.0
Last week: (1-1): L - Florida 81-66, W - Texas A&M 64-50
This week: Wednesday vs. Arkansas, Saturday vs. Georgia
After a 15 point loss to Florida, the LSU Tigers picked up a 64-50 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday. In the win, it was a great all-round performance from Skylar Mays, as the senior guard recorded 24 points on 7-of-12 shooting with four treys, to go with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Up next, the Tigers will look to end their regular-season conference schedule on Saturday against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Houston Texans fans have been waiting to hear the latest on the status of wide receiver Stefon Diggs after he left Sunday's game with a knee injury.
We received a disappointing update from Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
What makes the season-ending torn ACL worse for Stefon Diggs is that he is on an expiring contract and set to become a free agent this off-season. https://t.co/pVIIy7jEkk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2024
Diggs will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL. Fortunately for the Texans, the trade deadline is still a few days away.
If Houston would like to add some depth to the position, Giants WR Darius Slayton would make a lot of sense. He's played well this year (29 rec, 420 yards), and is a free agent after the 2024 season.
So he shouldn't cost too much draft capital if the Texans decide to make a deal.
Panthers receiver Diontae Johnson would have been the obvious choice, but he was just traded to the Ravens.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers could be another option. But he's still under contract for the 2025 season, so his price tag may scare off the Texans.
Jets receiver Mike Williams could be under consideration. His role has taken a backseat with the addition of Davante Adams. He has two seasons with over 1,000 yards in his career. He'll be a free agent after the season.
On the low end, Patriots WR KJ Osborn could be another possibility. Osborn is on a one-year deal and only has 7 catches for 57 yards this year.
Osborn recorded over 540 receiving yards in three straight seasons for the Vikings before signing with the Patriots after the 2023 season.
If the Texans decide to hold tight, Nico Collins is expected to return next week for their matchup with the Lions.
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