Houston vs Oklahoma Game Preview
Two Big 12 teams are set to clash on the basketball court in the Sooner State, aiming to secure a clutch win for their season. The #1 Houston Cougars will hit the road to face the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday night at 9:00 pm Eastern Time. Check out this article for the best college basketball analysis on this matchup!
Houston Analysis: Big 12 juggernauts
Houston defeated Cincinnati, 67-59, in their recent home match on Tuesday evening. The Cougars now have a 25-3 record and are leading the Big 12 with a 12-3 conference record, putting them one game ahead of Iowa State.
The Cougars held a 9 point advantage at halftime and extended their lead to as much as 17 in the second half, never allowing the Bearcats to come within 6 points for the remainder of the game. Houston’s shooting percentage was 38.9% from the field, with 7 successful three-pointers out of 20 attempts. Despite being outrebounded 42-30, the Cougars emerged victorious.
Oklahoma Analysis: Looking to upset the giants
Oklahoma suffered their 3rd defeat in 4 games when they went against the #8 Iowa State on the road on Wednesday night. The Sooners’ overall record now stands at 19-9, and they are currently tied for 8th place in the Big 12 with a conference record of 7-8 this season.
Oklahoma maintained a 4 point lead against Iowa State until they failed to score for the remaining minutes of the first half. Consequently, they surrendered 9 consecutive points, resulting in a halftime deficit of 25-20. Oklahoma struggled with their shooting, only making 32.6% of their field goal attempts and hitting just 3 out of 17 three-point shots. Additionally, they committed 14 turnovers in the defeat.
Sadly for Oklahoma fans, there is a clear winner for this matchup. Our basketball analysis strongly suggests Houston will take this one home.
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Houston vs Oklahoma Game Information
- Date: 03/02/2024
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK.
- How to Watch Houston vs Oklahoma : ESPN
- Live Stream: CBS.com
