Marcus Sasser starting for UH against Northern Kentucky
March 16, 2023

Marcus Sasser returned to the UH starting lineup after missing the AAC Tournament championship game with a groin strain. | Sean Thomas/Contributor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Marcus Sasser is back in the starting lineup for Houston’s NCAA Tournament opener against Northern Kentucky.
Sasser missed the American Athletic Conference Tournament’s championship game after suffering a groin injury in the first half of UH’s semifinal game against Cincinnati.
Entering Thursday’s game, Sasser was considered a game-time decision.
The AP first-team All-American guard leads the Cougars in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game.