The Mattress Firm 2k24 Battleground collegiate basketball showcase featured games at Toyota Center Saturday. Rice University challenged the Florida State Seminoles but eventually succumbed and fell by a score of 73-65. The second match up of the night featured the No. 4 University of Houston taking on No. 11 Auburn Tigers. The hometown Cougars were defeated 74-69. (Photos by Jack Gorman)
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J.P. Pegues shoots over two Cougar defenders. -
Rice Cheerleaders entertain the crowd at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24 in the Toyota Center. -
Jamir Watkins #1 of the Florida State Seminoles dribbles past a Rice defender. -
Denver Anglin #4 of the Rice Owls dribbles past a Florida State defender. -
A Florida State Seminoles players makes a lay up. -
Auburn and Houston fans pose at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. -
Trae Broadnax #12 dribbles up court against the Florida State Seminoles. -
Florida State defenders swat at a Rice shooter. -
The Toyota Center plays host to Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. -
Rice Owls head coach Rob Lanier shows his displeasure to the officials. -
UH cheerleaders and Shasta get the crowd excited. -
Emmanuel Sharpe of the Houston Cougars stands for the introductions. -
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Chandler Jackson #0 of the Florida State Seminoles shoots over a Rice defender. -
Jamir Watkins #1 of the Florida State Seminoles elbows Andrew Akuchie of the Rice Owls. -
Mid-court at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24 in the Toyota Center. -
Trae Broadnax of the Rice Owls secures the basketball. -
Jacob Dar of the Rice Owls shoots over Florida State defender. -
Jacob Dar of the Rice Owls flies over a Florida State defender. -
Jacob Dar of the Rice Owls dunks the basketball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles. -
Auburn and Houston fans pose at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. -
JoJo Tugler has his tooth looked at by a trainer on the Houston Cougar bench. -
An Auburn defender blocks a Cougars shot. -
Chaney Johnson of the Auburn Tigers dunks against the Houston Cougars. -
Auburn fans rejoice in the Toyota Center. -
L.J. Cryer of the Houston Cougars dribbles to the basket. -
Chris Moore of the Auburn Tigers challenges L.J. Cryer. -
Auburn fans pose at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. -
J’Wan Roberts scores a basket over an Auburn defender. -
Emmanuel Sharpe reacts after hitting a three point shot. -
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to the play on the court. -
Johni Broome of the Auburn Tigers reacts after scoring a bucket against the Houston Cougars. -
J’Wan Roberts and Emmanuel Sharpe look on from the court. -
An Auburn Tiger fan cheers from the stands. -
J’Wan Roberts of the Houston Cougars dribbles toward the basket. -
Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts to a horrible call by the officials. -
Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts to a horrible call by the officials. -
Houston fans pose at Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. -
Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts to a horrible call by the officials. -
Emmanuel Sharpe of the Houston Cougars dribbles toward the basket. -
Chad Baker-Mazara #10 of the Auburn Tigers grabs the final rebound before defeating the Houston Cougars. -
Chancellor of the University of Houston Renu Khator holds her head towards the end of the game. -
Chad Baker-Mazara #10 of the Auburn Tigers embraces a teammate after defeating the Houston Cougars.
