The Houston Cougars (5-0) hope to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Dayton Flyers (3-1) on November 19, 2023 at TD Arena.
In its most recent game, Houston defeated Utah on Friday, 76-66. Its high scorer was Emanuel Sharp with 15 points. Dayton won its previous game against St. John’s (NY), 88-81, on Friday. DaRon Holmes II was its leading scorer with 21 points.
When is Houston vs. Dayton and when does it start?
This game between the Cougars and Flyers is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, November 19, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Houston vs. Dayton
The Cougars and Flyers will take to the floor at TD Arena for this matchup on November 19, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
Houston Cougars vs. Dayton Flyers Game Preview
Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Houston averages 77.2 points per game (161st in college basketball) while allowing 48.8 per outing (second in college basketball). It has a +142 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 28.4 points per game.
The Cougars are averaging 77.2 points, 10.7 more than the Flyers give up.
Houston hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (130th in college basketball) at a 34.7% rate (129th in college basketball), compared to the 6.2 per game its opponents make at a 30.7% rate.
Dayton Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Dayton was carried by its defense last season, as it ranked ninth-best in the nation by giving up only 61.0 points per game. It ranked 259th in college basketball in points scored (68.6 per contest).
The Flyers’ 68.6 points per game last year were 11.1 more points than the 57.5 the Cougars allowed.
With 6.6 threes per game, Dayton was 270th in the nation. It had a 33.8% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranked 196th in college basketball.
At home, the Flyers averaged 73.9 points per game last season. Away, they averaged 64.5.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ Cryer | 5 | 15.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| Emanuel Sharp | 5 | 13.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Damian Dunn | 5 | 9.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| J’wan Roberts | 5 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Ja’Vier Francis | 5 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
Flyers Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Holmes II | 34 | 18.4 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Toumani Camara | 34 | 13.9 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Mustapha Amzil | 34 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Kobe Elvis | 19 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Malachi Smith | 19 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
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