Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Houston Cougars
Head Coach: Kelvin Sampson
Team Mascot: Shasta
Year Opened: 1969
Capacity: 7100
City / State: Houston / Texas
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Bayou Cup: Houston-Rice
Rival Team: Rice Owls
Houston and Rice have an intense rivalry that spans a variety of sports. Bragging rights in the city of Houston are always on the line when the Cougars and Owls meet, and things became even more intense in 2002 when the Bayou Cup was added to the rivalry. Don’t miss the annual Houston-Rice game, as it’s always one of the biggest games of the year.
Houston Cougars vs SMU Mustangs
Rival Team: SMU Mustangs
The rivalry between Houston and SMU on the gridiron is a great one, and the two don’t like each other all that much on the hardwood either. While the football rivalry reigns supreme, there is enough bad blood between Houston and SMU that you’ll be in for a treat when attending a Houston-SMU basketball game.
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Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Team: Houston Cougars
Head Coach: Kelvin Sampson
Team Mascot: Shasta
Year Opened: 1969
Capacity: 7100
City / State: Houston / Texas
