The Baylor Bears extend their winning streak to seven, while the Texas Longhorns continue a streak of their own.
College Basketball Report: Week 6
Dec 17, 2019, 6:51 am
The Baylor Bears extend their winning streak to seven, while the Texas Longhorns continue a streak of their own.
Adding to the win column. ๐ค #AllForTexas | #HookEm https://t.co/0o8GUgIGcEโ Texas Men's Basketball (@Texas Men's Basketball) 1576439184.0
Last week (1-0): W-Central Michigan 87-76
This week: Saturdayvs. Providence
The Texas Longhorns had a short week but continued their winning ways against Central Michigan on Saturday. The Longhorns extended their winning streak to five in an 87-76 victory over the Chippewas.
It was a backcourt affair inside the Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center in Austin as Texas' junior guard, Jase Febres posted a game-high 23 points (7-11 FG, 7-10 3PT), while second-year guard Courtney Ramey added in a career-high 20 points in the win. Following the victory, the Longhorns will return to action on Saturday for a road match against Providence in Rhode Island
The plays that made the difference ๐ผ #GigEm https://t.co/9ohkJSYBl7โ Texas A&M Basketball (@Texas A&M Basketball) 1576459200.0
Last week (1-0): W - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 63-60
This week: Saturday vs. Oregon State
The Texas A&M Aggies ended their four-game losing skid in a 63-60 victory over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Sunday. It was a big come from behind win for the Aggies, as Texas A&M trailed by 11 early in the second half. They went on to outscore the Islanders by 10 in the second half (39-29), as Emanuel Miller scored 20 points while shooting 7-8 from the floor.
After allowing nine made 3-point field goals in the first half, the Aggies picked up their defensive intensity and held the Islanders to shoot 20% (2-10 3PT) from behind the arc in the second half. With one game on the schedule, the Aggies will look to make it two straight wins on Saturday when they take on Oregon State.
Final score presented by @thejointchiro @calebmills_3 leads with 23 pts, @thatup_coming11 with 11 pts & 9 rebs NEโฆ https://t.co/gzvyXnS2m0โ Houston Men's Hoops ๐ ๐พ (@Houston Men's Hoops ๐ ๐พ) 1576447830.0
Last week (1-1): W - UT Arlington 71-63, L - Oklahoma State 61-55
This week: Thursday vs. UTEP, Sunday Portland
The Houston Cougars had one heck of the week that ended in heartbreak. The Cougars extended their winning streak to four in a 61-55 victory over the UT-Arlington Mavericks on Wednesday. It was a wire-to-wire victory on a night where sophomore guard, Nate Hinton, scored a career-best 25-points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3PT) and 10 rebounds in the win.
Unfortunately, Houston's win streak came to a halt on Sunday in a 61-55 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys. On a night where the Cougars struggled to buy a basket, freshman guard, Caleb Mills, was one of two players who scored in double-figures with a career-best 25 points in the loss. Mill's performance against OSU was enough to award him with the American Athletic freshman Player of the Week.
Following the win, the Cougars will return to the Fertitta Center for a contest against UTEP before opening their Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic on Sunday against Portland.
In case you missed last night's game, here are some highlights from the victory over Houston Baptist. #GoOwls๐ xโฆ https://t.co/eqwWctRjLEโ Rice Basketball (@Rice Basketball) 1576436683.0
Last week (1-0): W - Houston Baptist 96-84
This week: Thursday vs. St. Thomas
The Rice Owls overcame a 29-point performance from Houston Baptist' Ian DuBose to pick a victory over the winless Huskies on Saturday in a 96-84 win. Senior guard Robert Martin led the Owls with 20 points while shooting 8-for-9 from the field, 3-for-4 from behind the arc.
Following the win, the Rice Owls will return to Tudor Fieldhouse for a match against the St. Thomas Celts.
โน๏ธโโ๏ธ๐จ Fast Break: Vol. 7 Hustle + Effort = Another Top 20 Win ๐ช #SicEm ๐ป | #1TGF ๐ https://t.co/uuhoUDWlL4โ Baylor Basketball (@Baylor Basketball) 1576117275.0
Last week (1-0): W - Butler 53-52
This week: Wednesday vs. Tennessee-Martin
The sizzling Baylor Bears continued their early-season success with a 53-52 victory against the No. 11 Butler Bulldogs on Tuesday. Junior forward Mark Vital sealed the one-point victory for the Bears with a game-winning block on Butler's Kamar Baldwin with 1.5 seconds remaining in the second half.
It was a total team effort by Baylor as guards MaCio Teague and Devonte Bandoo led the Bears in scoring with 10 points apiece.
Win the win, Baylor has extended their winning streak to seven, ahead of their home match against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks on Wednesday.
Funky Films | vs. Lamar #GoFrogs ๐๐ฅ https://t.co/DDMIElAFa2โ TCU Basketball (@TCU Basketball) 1576451769.0
Last week (2-0): W - Winthrop 70-60, W - Lamar 79-50
This week: Sunday vs Xavier
After a heartbreaking loss to USC, TCU picked up back-to-back convincing wins over Winthrop (70-60) and Lamar (79-50) last week. Both the Eagles and the Cardinals did not have an answer to slowing down the Horned Frogs, as TCU shot 47.3 from the floor, 34.4% from deep. Sophomore guard R.J. Nembhard averaged 14.0 points on 42% shooting from the floor, to go along with 6.5 rebounds in a two-game sweep.
TCU will return to action on Sunday to face off against the Xavier Musketeers.
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Last week: (2-0) W - Louisville 70-57, W - Southern Mississippi 71-65
This week: Saturday vs. UTRGV
The Texas Tech Raiders ended their three-game losing skid in a convincing 70-57 victory over No. 1 ranked Louisville Cardinals. The win over the Cardinals was the first victory against a top-ranked team in the Red Raiders' program history.
Texas Tech completed the upset with a great defensive performance, as the Red Raiders held the Cardinals to 34.0% shooting from the field, and an unpleasant 17.6% from behind the arc. Following their second straight win over Southern Mississippi (71-65), Texas Tech will return to the court on Saturday for a showdown against the TexasโRio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Canโt wait to get back on the court! ๐ดโฌ๏ธ๐ #PonyUpDallas https://t.co/IxtLa3YFw8โ Rick Hart (@Rick Hart) 1576552217.0
Last week (0-0): No Games Scheduled
This week: Tuesday vs Georgia Bulldogs, Monday Georgia State
With no games on the schedule, SMU will return to the floor on Tuesday, December 20th against the Georgia Bulldogs.
Back in action this week! #BootUp ๐ฏ https://t.co/HBWJ4gvbcuโ LSU Basketball (@LSU Basketball) 1576511825.0
Last week (0-0): No Games Scheduled
This week: Wednesday vs East Tennessee St., Saturday USC
With no games on the schedule, LSU will return to the floor on Wednesday against East Tennessee St before taking on USC on Saturday.
The Houston Texans have a big challenge in store as they look to start the season with a win against the Colts this Sunday. When these two teams met in Week 2 last year, the Colts dominated the Texans, despite losing their QB Anthony Richardson to a concussion after the first quarter.
Keeping Richardson contained on Sunday will go a long way in increasing the Texans' chances of coming home with a win. The Texans defense will have their hands full containing the Colts backs and tight ends in the passing game.
Scoring touchdowns with their wide receivers could prove difficult, as the Texans allowed the second-fewest TDs (10) to the receiver position in 2023.
Limiting running back Jonathan Taylor will also be a top priority. While the Texans had an elite defense against the run last season, they struggled with Taylor in Week 18 as he almost rushed for 200 yards.
Houston's D allowed only four carries to running backs in 2023 that went for 20 or more yards. Two of which were to Taylor in the final game of the regular season.
Finally, DeMeco Ryans and company have to find a way to get pressure on the QB. They only had one QB hit and zero sacks on Richardson and Garner Minshew the first time they faced off last year.
On offense, the Texans have two big x-factors to watch for on Sunday. The offensive line that suited up to play the Colts in Week 2 last season is completely different from this year.
The o-line was ravaged with injuries to start the 2023 campaign, so we expect a big jump in productivity in the trenches this year.
Another big addition in 2024 is the presence of running back Joe Mixon. The running game only produced 2 yards per rush in Week 2 against Indy last year, so there's clearly room for improvement.
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