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Houston guard DeJon Jarreau reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
No. 12 Houston blows out USF with huge first-half run

Feb. 28, 2021 07:21 PM EST

Houston guard Quentin Grimes, left, celebrates his 3-point basket with Fabian White Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 2/28/2021

Feb. 28, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) high-fives Fabian White Jr. after White Jr. blocked a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Kentucky, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Grimes scores 33 points, No. 12 Houston beats WKU 81-57

Feb. 25, 2021 09:15 PM EST

Wichita State's Alterique Gilbert, left, and Tyson Etienne celebrate after Gilbert hit a 3-pointer during the second half against Houston in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Wichita State holds on to surprise No. 6 Houston 68-63

By Jeffrey Parson Feb. 18, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Houston's DeJon Jarreau, left, drives past South Florida's Caleb Murphy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Grimes scores 29 points, No. 8 Houston beats South Florida

Feb. 10, 2021 09:21 PM EST

South Florida's Russel Tchewa, left, grabs a rebound in front of Houston's Justin Gorham (4) as South Florida's Prince Oduro (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Houston Cougars at South Florida Bulls 2/10/2021

Feb. 10, 2021 08:08 PM EST

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) drives the ball past East Carolina's Tremont Robinson-White (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Houston Cougars at East Carolina Pirates 2/3/2021

Feb. 03, 2021 07:00 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) shoots over Tulane forward Tylan Pope (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Houston won 83-60. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Tyson scores 31 points, No. 6 Houston routs Tulane, 83-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 28, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, center, talks with his players during a time out against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-58

Jan. 17, 2021 04:20 PM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) drives to the basket as Tulane guard Sion James (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Sasser scores 28, No. 11 Houston beats Tulane 71-50

Jan. 09, 2021 05:53 PM EST

Wichita State's Tyson Etienne (1) goes up for a shot as Houston's Justin Gorham (4) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Grimes, No. 11 Houston rally for 70-63 win over Wichita St

Jan. 06, 2021 10:26 PM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) takes a shot while SMU forward Isiah Jasey (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
No. 5 Houston rebounds from 1st loss with 74-60 win at SMU

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 03, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Temple guard Jeremiah Williams (25) is pressured by Houston guard Quentin Grimes, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Grimes scores 22, No. 6 Houston defeats Temple, 76-50

Dec. 22, 2020 10:23 PM EST

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau, front, passes the ball in front of Temple guard Jeremiah Williams, left, and forward Jake Forrester (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Temple Owls at Houston Cougars 12/22/2020

Dec. 22, 2020 08:56 PM EST

Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alcorn State, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Quentin Grimes helps No. 6 Houston rout Alcorn State 88-55

Dec. 20, 2020 06:29 PM EST

Houston guard Tramon Mark, right, drives to the basket in front of South Carolina guard Seventh Woods (23) and guard Trae Hannibal, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Houston Cougars 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) reacts after making a three-point shot against Texas Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 17 Houston takes big lead, tops No. 14 Texas Tech 64-53

Nov. 29, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Virginia's Jay Huff dunks as Towson's Charles Thompson defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Memphis Tigers 11/26/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 02:28 PM EST

Sasser guides Houston past Alabama State 84-56

Nov. 12, 2019 11:34 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 14 points off the bench and Houston breezed to an 84-56 victory over Alabama State in the Cougars' season opener on Tuesday...

Houston routs Angelo State 108-42 behind Hinton

Nov. 09, 2019 08:43 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Nate Hinton scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead six teammates in double-digit scoring and Houston routed Division II-member Angelo...