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How to Watch Memphis vs Houston Basketball Online Without Cable

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The No. 19 Houston Cougars will host the Memphis Tigers at the Fertitta Center on Sunday.

The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN News. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch a live stream of the game on your computer, phone, video game console, smart TV, or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:

Hulu With Live TV

In addition to a Netflix-like on-demand streaming library, Hulu also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN News. You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.

If you can’t watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).

Sling TV

ESPN and ESPN2 are both included in the “Sling Orange” channel bundle, while ESPNU and ESPN News are in the “Sports Extra” add-on. You can sign up for a free seven-day trial of both packages right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the Sling TV app.

If you can’t watch live, you can get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as an additional add-on.

ESPN Platforms

Additionally, you can watch a live stream of the game on your computer via ESPN.com, or on your phone, tablet, or streaming device via the ESPN app. You’ll need to log in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can still sign up for one of the above options and then use your Hulu or Sling TV credentials to sign in and watch on the ESPN digital platforms.


Memphis vs Houston Preview

On Wednesday, the Cougars demolished Tulsa 74-56 to remain unbeaten in 14 tries as both teams entered American Athletic Conference play. The Golden Hurricane shot just 17-of-55 from the field.

“We put so much emphasis on defense and rebounding and having a defined way we are going to win the game,” Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson said, according to the Associated Press. “Our kids when they walk out of that locker room and onto the court, whether it’s at practice or games, they have a clear idea of how we are going to win. Everything with us starts with defense.”

Houston boasts one of the best defenses in the nation — they hold opponents to 35.4 percent shooting from the field, the second-lowest mark in Division I, and opponents score 57.9 points per game, the fourth-best figure.

“Houston is playing some exceptional basketball,” Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway said, according to the Memphis athletic department website. “They’re shooting the ball at a high clip. They’re getting after people. They’re very tough and they’re a very physical team that hangs its hat on its defense.”

Sophomore guard Corey Davis Jr. leads the Cougars with 15.8 points per game. He hits 2.8 three-pointers per game on 36.8 percent shooting from deep. Junior guard Armoni Brooks hits a team-high 3.4 threes per game on 38.1 percent outside shooting, scoring 14.4 points per game.

“They have some really good guards, good scorers, and everybody excels in their roles,” Hardaway told the athletic department website. “Coach Sampson has done a really good job with what he has. He’s worked his [tail] off to get the roster that he’s wanted and they’re playing good basketball.”

The Tigers started the season 5-5, but they’ve rattled off four straight wins. They opened their conference schedule with an 85-74 victory over Wichita State at home. Sophomore forward Kyvon Davenport came off the bench to lead all players with 25 points.

“The one thing we’re not worried about is the offensive end because we feel like we have enough weapons to score,” Hardaway said, according to The Commercial Appeal. “We still scored 85 points tonight with having an off night, which is still amazing to us, especially the way we started off.”

Freshman guard Antwann Jones scored a career-high 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting.

“Y’all haven’t seen nothing yet, to be honest,” Jones said after the win, per The Commercial Appeal. “I’m going to be honest with you.”