Houston Cougars Offensive Highlights
- The Cougars have produced 103 turnovers and are averaging 8.9 shots from 3-point land per contest on the campaign.
- They are averaging 21.5 3P attempts per contest and have accrued 98 3-point shots this season.
- Houston is hitting 45.6% on the hardwood (307 of 673) and 21.7% for their free throw to field goal attempt rate on the campaign.
- Houston has been pretty impressive if you take a look at shooting the ball, as they average 41.5% on shots beyond the perimeter so far this season.
- They have collected 150 boards on the offensive end and are averaging 39.4 total rebounds per game so far this season.
- The Cougars are averaging 17.7 FTAs per game and have collected 146 foul shots so far this season.
- The Houston Cougars are averaging 78.0 points per game and have collected 433 total rebounds so far this season.
Utah Utes Offensive Highlights
- The Utah Utes average 41.7 rebounds per outing and have recorded 87 steals for the season.
- The Utah Utes are averaging 12.5 2nd chance boards per contest and have accrued 40 blocks this season.
- They have earned 339 FGs and average 21.3 dimes per outing on the campaign.
- They have compiled 234 assists and are averaging 86.7 points per contest on the year.
- The Utah Utes have collected 156 foul shots and are averaging 28.8 shots beyond the perimeter per game so far this season.
- Utah is shooting 37.9% on shots from downtown (120 of 317) and 64.5% from the charity stripe so far this year.
- Utah is shooting 57.6% for their eFG rate and 48.9% for FG% (339 of 693) so far this year.
- If you examine rebounding the ball, they are averaging 41.7 boards per contest, ranking 21st in basketball on the campaign.
Cougars vs Utes Offensive Comparison
| Houston Cougars | Team Offense 2024-25 | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Games Played | 11 |
| 307 | Field Goals | 339 |
| 673 | Field Goal Attempts | 693 |
| 45.6% | Field Goal Percentage | 48.9% |
| 98 | 3-Pointers Made | 120 |
| 236 | 3-Point Attempts | 317 |
| 41.5% | 3-Point Percentage | 37.9% |
| 209 | 2-Pointers Made | 219 |
| 437 | 2-Point Attempts | 376 |
| 47.8% | 2-Point Percentage | 58.2% |
| 146 | Free Throws | 156 |
| 195 | Free Throw Attempts | 242 |
| 74.9% | Free Throw Percentage | 64.5% |
| 150 | Offensive Rebounds | 137 |
| 283 | Defensive Rebounds | 322 |
| 433 | Total Rebounds | 459 |
| 153 | Assists | 234 |
| 92 | Steals | 87 |
| 60 | Blocks | 40 |
| 103 | Turnovers | 120 |
| 191 | Personal Fouls | 193 |
| 858 | Points Scored | 954 |
| 27.9 | Field Goals Per Game | 30.8 |
| 61.2 | Field Goal Attempts Per Game | 63.0 |
| 8.9 | 3-Pointers Per Game | 10.9 |
| 21.5 | 3-Point Attempts Per Game | 28.8 |
| 19.0 | 2-Pointers Made Per Game | 19.9 |
| 39.7 | 2-Point Attempts Per Game | 34.2 |
| 13.3 | Free Throws Per Game | 14.2 |
| 17.7 | Free Throw Attempts Per Game | 22.0 |
| 13.6 | Offensive Rebounds Per Game | 12.5 |
| 25.7 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 29.3 |
| 39.4 | Total Rebounds Per Game | 41.7 |
| 13.9 | Assists Per Game | 21.3 |
| 8.4 | Steals Per Game | 7.9 |
| 5.5 | Blocks Per Game | 3.6 |
| 9.4 | Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 |
| 17.4 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 17.5 |
| 78.0 | Points Per Game | 86.7 |
Houston Cougars Defensive Highlights
- The Cougars surrender 32.7 total rebounds per outing and have conceded 50 steals for the year.
- They surrender 10.8 boards on the offensive end per game and have surrendered 31 blocks so far this season.
- The Houston Cougars have yielded 194 field goals and 9.9 assists per contest on the year.
- They have given up 109 dimes and 55.3 points per game so far this year.
- They have yielded 147 shots from the free throw line and 22.9 3-point shots per game on the season.
- Houston is granting 29.0% on three-point attempts (73 of 252) and 69.7% from the foul line on the year.
- U of H is relinquishing 40.5% for their effective FG% and 34.1% for field goal% (194 of 569) for the season.
- If you look at stopping the rock, the Cougars surrender 32.7 boards per outing, which has them sitting 99th in the country for the season.
- U of H has been solid if you’re looking at defending their opponent, allowing 38.2% on two-pointers for the season.
Utah Utes Defensive Highlights
- They have conceded 149 turnovers and 7.6 shots from downtown per outing for the year.
- The Utes give up 23.8 3P attempts per contest and have allowed 84 3-pointers on the year.
- U of U is conceding 38.6% for FG% (252 of 653) and 22.5% for their FT/FGA rate so far this year.
- Utah has been fine if you’re looking at defending their opponent, allowing 32.1% on shots from distance for the season.
- They have yielded 112 offensive boards and 33.6 total rebounds per game on the season.
- They surrender 18.9 FT attempts per outing and have conceded 147 foul shots for the year.
- They allow 66.8 points per game and have relinquished 370 total rebounds on the season.
- If you take a look at defending, they relinquish 11.8 assists per outing, ranking them 96th in the nation on the campaign.
Cougars vs Utes Defensive Comparison
| Houston Cougars | Team Defense 2024-25 | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Field Goals Allowed | 252 |
| 569 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed | 653 |
| 34.1% | Field Goal Percentage Allowed | 38.6% |
| 73 | 3-Pointers Allowed | 84 |
| 252 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed | 262 |
| 29.0% | 3-Point Percentage Allowed | 32.1% |
| 121 | 2-Pointers Allowed | 168 |
| 317 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed | 391 |
| 38.2% | 2-Point Percentage Allowed | 43.0% |
| 147 | Free Throws Allowed | 147 |
| 211 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed | 208 |
| 69.7% | Free Throw Percentage Allowed | 70.7% |
| 119 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed | 112 |
| 241 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed | 258 |
| 360 | Total Rebounds Allowed | 370 |
| 109 | Assists Allowed | 130 |
| 156 | Turnovers Forced | 149 |
| 184 | Personal Fouls | 197 |
| 608 | Points Allowed | 735 |
| 17.6 | Field Goals Allowed Per Game | 22.9 |
| 51.7 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed Per Game | 59.4 |
| 6.6 | 3-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 7.6 |
| 22.9 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 23.8 |
| 11.0 | 2-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 15.3 |
| 28.8 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 35.5 |
| 13.4 | Free Throws Allowed Per Game | 13.4 |
| 19.2 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed Per Game | 18.9 |
| 10.8 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 10.2 |
| 21.9 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 23.5 |
| 32.7 | Total Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 33.6 |
| 9.9 | Assists Allowed Per Game | 11.8 |
| 14.2 | Turnovers Forced Per Game | 13.5 |
| 16.7 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 17.9 |
| 55.3 | Points Per Game Allowed | 66.8 |
Houston Cougars Latest Injury Updates
Houston center Jacob McFarland is a game time decision because he endured an injury to his leg. This will keep him sidelined until Monday, December 30, 2024.
Houston forward J’Wan Roberts is a game time decision while he waits on his foot to heal. He is expected to be out until Monday, December 30, 2024.
Houston guard Ramon Walker finds himself on the injury list as out after he endured a hand injury. He will be on the sideline until Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Utah Utes Latest Injury Updates
Utah guard Jayden Teat is a game time decision after experiencing an undisclosed injury. He will be on the sideline until Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Utah forward Ibi Traore finds himself out for the year after experiencing an undisclosed injury. This will keep him sidelined until Wednesday, October 1, 2025.