Houston Basketball Set to Face Toledo

Toledo travels to face No. 15 Houston as both teams seek to improve their respective records; Toledo recently lost to Youngstown State, while Houston boasts a perfect home record at 5-0. Houston ranks fourth in the Big 12 for offensive rebounds and is looking to extend a home winning streak that currently stands at 28 games. The Cougars' strong defensive performance has been a point of focus, with coach Kelvin Sampson noting improvements in communication and execution. Key players include LJ Cryer for Houston, who averages 16.0 points per game, and Toledo's Sam Lewis, who scored 21 points in the last game. Both teams have shown varying shooting efficiency, with Houston shooting 45.4% from the field compared to Toledo's allowance of 47.2%. The matchup is crucial for Toledo as they aim to recover from recent losses and establish momentum against a ranked opponent.