NEWSLETTER
A Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchup features the No. 1 Houston Cougars (33-3) and No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (27-7) to determine which of the squads is heading to the Midwest Regional final when it tips off on Friday at T-Mobile Center, starting at 7:15 PM, airing on CBS.
In its previous game, Houston defeated Auburn on Saturday, 81-64. Tramon Mark scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed zero assists and nine boards). In its most recent game, Miami (FL) beat Indiana on Sunday, 85-69. Isaiah Wong scored a team-high 27 points (and chipped in zero assists and eight boards).
When is Houston vs. Miami (FL) and when does it start?
This contest between the Cougars and Hurricanes will begin on Friday, March 24, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:15 PM ET.
Where to Watch Houston vs. Miami (FL)
The Cougars and Hurricanes will take to the hardwood at T-Mobile Center for this matchup on March 24, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS.
Houston Cougars vs. Miami Hurricanes Game Preview
Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Houston has a +658 scoring differential, topping opponents by 18.3 points per game. It is putting up 74.9 points per game to rank 98th in college basketball and is allowing 56.6 per outing to rank second in college basketball.
The Cougars are averaging 74.9 points, just 3.3 more than the 71.6 the Hurricanes allow.
Houston knocks down 7.6 three-pointers per game (155th in college basketball) at a 34.2% rate (175th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 per game its opponents make at a 27.2% rate.
The Cougars are posting 77.3 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 75.6 points per contest.
Houston has been putting up 72.5 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 74.9 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Miami (FL) Stats, Odds & Insights
Miami (FL) puts up 79.1 points per game (25th in college basketball) while giving up 71.6 per contest (228th in college basketball). It has a +256 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 7.5 points per game.
The Hurricanes average 79.1 points, 22.5 more than the Cougars concede.
Miami (FL) hits 7.6 three-pointers per game (155th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
The Hurricanes are scoring more points at home (83.4 per game) than away (75.2).
While Miami (FL) is putting up 79.1 points per game in 2022-23, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, amassing 80.7 a contest.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | 35 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Jarace Walker | 35 | 11.0 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Jamal Shead | 36 | 10.4 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| J’wan Roberts | 36 | 10.3 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Tramon Mark | 36 | 10.0 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Wong | 34 | 16.1 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Jordan Miller | 34 | 15.1 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Norchad Omier | 34 | 13.4 | 10.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| Nijel Pack | 32 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Wooga Poplar | 34 | 8.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
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