The #6 Cougars (4-2) look to win third place and end the Player’s Era Tournament on a high vs the Aztecs.
Both programs have been a part of the top 10 teams by wins over the last eight years.
Game information:
Teams: San Diego State and Houston
Tip-off time: 6 pm CST
Watch: TNT/Max
Listen: SportsTalk790
Latest on San Diego State:
The Aztecs are 3-2 and lost their most recent game to Oregon 76-68 in the second day of the player’s era festival. Sophomore guard BJ Davis leads San Diego St with 15.6 points per game and senior guard Tyler Boyd is second with 13.2 points per game. Head coach Brian Dutcher is in his eighth season with the Aztecs and is 0-1 against Houston and Kelvin Sampson. San Diego State has a 2-1 lead in the series, with the Cougars winning the most recent matchup in the 2018 NCAA Tournament first round 67-65.
Latest on Houston Basketball:
The Cougars are coming off a 64-55 win over Notre Dame Wednesday night in a back to back after playing #9 Alabama. J’Wan Roberts tied former forward Fabian White Jr with his 121st win. Houston looks to end the Player’s Era tournament in third place.