The #1/2 University of Houston Men's Basketball team is set to face off against #22/25 Auburn on Sunday at the RxBenefits Battleground 2k25 in Birmingham, Alabama. Houston comes into this matchup undefeated, boasting a strong 78-45 victory over Oakland, with freshman Kingston Flemings scoring 19 points. The Tigers, also undefeated, recently secured a convincing 93-62 win against Wofford, led by senior Keyshawn Hall, who averages 24.3 points per game. This marks the third consecutive season these two teams have met.

By the Numbers
  • Houston is currently ranked #1 in the Associated Press Poll and #2 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.
  • Auburn is ranked #22 in the Associated Press Poll and #25 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.
  • Houston leads the all-time series against Auburn 7-2.
State of Play
  • Houston enters the game with a 3-0 record, having won all their games decisively.
  • Auburn, also 3-0, looks to maintain momentum as they play their first neutral-site game of the season.
What's Next

Following the game against Auburn, Houston will return home to host Rider on Thursday, Nov. 20, before traveling to Las Vegas for the Players Era Championship over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Bottom Line

This week’s matchup not only showcases strong teams but also highlights Houston's quest to maintain their top ranking, setting the stage for a potentially season-defining confrontation against a formidable Auburn squad.