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.
UCF Knights Offensive Highlights
- When you take a look at pulling down boards, they are averaging 38.7 rebounds per game, which is 71st in basketball so far this season.
- UCF is hitting 50.2% for their eFG% and 43.5% for field goal% (293 of 673) on the year.
- UCF is hitting 34.2% on 3-point attempts (90 of 263) and 77.2% from the line so far this season.
- The UCF Knights have accrued 213 FTs and are averaging 23.9 3-point shots per contest this season.
- The Knights have recorded 173 ASTs and average 80.8 points per outing for the season.
- The Knights have tallied 293 FGs and average 15.7 dimes per game so far this year.
- They average 12.5 rebounds on the offensive end per outing and have recorded 52 rejections for the season.
- The Knights average 38.7 rebounds per outing and have earned 96 steals on the campaign.
Cougars vs Knights Offensive Comparison
| Houston Cougars | Team Offense 2024-25 | UCF Knights |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Games Played | 11 |
| 307 | Field Goals | 293 |
| 673 | Field Goal Attempts | 673 |
| 45.6% | Field Goal Percentage | 43.5% |
| 98 | 3-Pointers Made | 90 |
| 236 | 3-Point Attempts | 263 |
| 41.5% | 3-Point Percentage | 34.2% |
| 209 | 2-Pointers Made | 203 |
| 437 | 2-Point Attempts | 410 |
| 47.8% | 2-Point Percentage | 49.5% |
| 146 | Free Throws | 213 |
| 195 | Free Throw Attempts | 276 |
| 74.9% | Free Throw Percentage | 77.2% |
| 150 | Offensive Rebounds | 138 |
| 283 | Defensive Rebounds | 288 |
| 433 | Total Rebounds | 426 |
| 153 | Assists | 173 |
| 92 | Steals | 96 |
| 60 | Blocks | 52 |
| 103 | Turnovers | 138 |
| 191 | Personal Fouls | 184 |
| 858 | Points Scored | 889 |
| 27.9 | Field Goals Per Game | 26.6 |
| 61.2 | Field Goal Attempts Per Game | 61.2 |
| 8.9 | 3-Pointers Per Game | 8.2 |
| 21.5 | 3-Point Attempts Per Game | 23.9 |
| 19.0 | 2-Pointers Made Per Game | 18.5 |
| 39.7 | 2-Point Attempts Per Game | 37.3 |
| 13.3 | Free Throws Per Game | 19.4 |
| 17.7 | Free Throw Attempts Per Game | 25.1 |
| 13.6 | Offensive Rebounds Per Game | 12.5 |
| 25.7 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 26.2 |
| 39.4 | Total Rebounds Per Game | 38.7 |
| 13.9 | Assists Per Game | 15.7 |
| 8.4 | Steals Per Game | 8.7 |
| 5.5 | Blocks Per Game | 4.7 |
| 9.4 | Turnovers Per Game | 12.5 |
| 17.4 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 16.7 |
| 78.0 | Points Per Game | 80.8 |
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.
UCF Knights Defensive Highlights
- When you take a look at stopping the ball, the UCF Knights surrender 13.2 assists per game, which is 198th in basketball so far this season.
- UCF is yielding 42.0% for FG% (290 of 691) and 20.4% for their FT per FGA rate so far this season.
- They have surrendered 134 boards on the offensive end and 36.0 total rebounds per game so far this season.
- The Knights have yielded 163 turnovers and 8.5 3-pointers per contest on the year.
- The UCF Knights allow 17.9 shot attempts from the charity stripe per game and have relinquished 141 shots from the free throw line on the season.
- The UCF Knights surrender 24.9 3P attempts per game and have surrendered 93 shots beyond the perimeter so far this season.
- They allow 74.0 points per game and have relinquished 396 total rebounds on the season.
- UCF has been satisfactory if you examine stopping the rock, granting 33.9% on 3-point shots for the season.
Cougars vs Knights Defensive Comparison
| Houston Cougars | Team Defense 2024-25 | UCF Knights |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Field Goals Allowed | 290 |
| 569 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed | 691 |
| 34.1% | Field Goal Percentage Allowed | 42.0% |
| 73 | 3-Pointers Allowed | 93 |
| 252 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed | 274 |
| 29.0% | 3-Point Percentage Allowed | 33.9% |
| 121 | 2-Pointers Allowed | 197 |
| 317 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed | 417 |
| 38.2% | 2-Point Percentage Allowed | 47.2% |
| 147 | Free Throws Allowed | 141 |
| 211 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed | 197 |
| 69.7% | Free Throw Percentage Allowed | 71.6% |
| 119 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed | 134 |
| 241 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed | 262 |
| 360 | Total Rebounds Allowed | 396 |
| 109 | Assists Allowed | 145 |
| 156 | Turnovers Forced | 163 |
| 184 | Personal Fouls | 215 |
| 608 | Points Allowed | 814 |
| 17.6 | Field Goals Allowed Per Game | 26.4 |
| 51.7 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed Per Game | 62.8 |
| 6.6 | 3-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 8.5 |
| 22.9 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 24.9 |
| 11.0 | 2-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 17.9 |
| 28.8 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 37.9 |
| 13.4 | Free Throws Allowed Per Game | 12.8 |
| 19.2 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed Per Game | 17.9 |
| 10.8 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 12.2 |
| 21.9 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 23.8 |
| 32.7 | Total Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 36.0 |
| 9.9 | Assists Allowed Per Game | 13.2 |
| 14.2 | Turnovers Forced Per Game | 14.8 |
| 16.7 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 19.5 |
| 55.3 | Points Per Game Allowed | 74.0 |
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.
UCF Knights Latest Injury Updates
Central Florida guard Cameron Simpson finds himself on the injury list as out after experiencing an undisclosed injury. He is slated to return on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Central Florida forward JJ Taylor finds himself on the injury list as out after experiencing an undisclosed injury. He will be out until Tuesday, December 31, 2024.