Houston vs. MTSU Post-game: Coogs Wrap Up Non-Conference Play | Kelvin Sampson, Chris Cenac, & Milos Uzan The Houston Cougars are back in action! Join host Parker Ainsworth for a live post-game breakdown of the #8 Houston Cougars' matchup against the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. After a short holiday break, Kelvin Sampson’s squad looked to shake off the rust and finish the non-conference slate with a statement win. In this episode, we dive into how the Coogs handled the Blue Raiders' duo of Jahvin Carter and Torey Alston. Did Houston’s elite defense stifle Nick McDevitt’s C-USA squad, or did the "holiday hangover" keep things closer than expected? On Today’s Episode: 0:00 – MTSU Postgame Reaction 2:45 – Outworked on Glass 5:10 – Middle Tennessee’s Gameplan 7:04 – Offensive Struggles 9:06 – Bigs’ Availability Woes 12:20 – Player Highs & Lows 13:13 – Mercy Miller’s Impact 14:48 – Chris Cenac’s Growth 17:07 – Rotation & Minute Distribution 18:46 – Jojo Tugler Foul Trouble 20:05 – Intensity for Conference Play 23:03 – Big 12 Conference Preview 25:55 – Team Ceiling & Growth 28:34 – Final Thoughts & Lookahead Veteran Leadership: We analyze the backcourt chemistry between Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp, and how Jojo Tugler continues to anchor the paint for the future Hall of Famer Kelvin Sampson. The Freshman Factor: Chris Cenac and Kingston Flemings continue to see their roles expand. We discuss their impact tonight and how they fit into the rotation as Big 12 play looms. Road to the Final Four: With back-to-back Big 12 championships in the trophy case, we look at the "state of the union" for this #8 ranked team. Are they ready for another deep March run? Stat Sheet Standouts: A look at the hustle plays, rebounding margins, and defensive metrics that defined the game against MTSU. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms! Keep it locked here for daily coverage of the Houston Cougars. We are the only podcast giving you the inside scoop on Coog High every single day. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayer Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Rugiet If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time. Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get 15% off your order for a limited time. Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)