Overview
- Both teams enter 3-0, with Houston ranked first nationally and Auburn at No. 22.
- The matchup revisits Auburn’s 74-69 win at Houston on Nov. 9, 2024.
- Houston leads KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency and has allowed just 50.0 points per game through three contests.
- Guards Emanuel Sharp and freshman Kingston Flemings have keyed the Cougars’ attack with efficient perimeter scoring and playmaking.
- Steven Pearl is prioritizing rebounding and physical play against Houston’s size, with a neutral-site setting in Birmingham expected to favor Auburn fans and the game televised on ESPN.