Men’s Basketball
Cougars fall apart in overtime
After taking a three-point lead on two Kirk Van Slyke free throws with 21 seconds left, the Cougars had their hearts ripped out when Rice guard Connor Frizzelle knocked down a three-pointer on...
UH looks to put clamp down on lowly Rice
The Cougars begin a two-game road trip today but do not have to leave the city for tonight’s game against Rice. Since the two teams began playing each other in 1971, the Cougars (11-7, 3-2...
UTEP capitalizes on late errors
A firm grip on missed shots and a more aggressive mindset on offense are sure to be the focus in practice this week for head coach James Dickey. The Cougars missed several opportunities to close...
UH gets defensive in comeback win
The Cougars know that the way they finish games is more important than how they begin them. They proved the adage true as UH overcame a slow start to defeat the Tulsa 64-57 Wednesday at...
UH wants winning forecast
Winning three consecutive games has been an elusive feat for the Cougars this season. The Cougars (10-6, 2-1 Conference USA) have won four of their last five contests but thus far have failed to...
Brown, Harris lift UH over Mustangs
Three seconds remained on the clock, and the Cougars were clinging to a slim two-point lead. SMU guard Mike Walker missed a wide open three-pointer as time expired, and the Cougars squeaked out of Moody...
UH upsets No. 18 UCF
The Cougars have had a reputation for starting games at a sluggish pace, and for having an undersized roster. But that identity changed Saturday. The Cougars (9-6, 1-1 Conference USA) looked like a deep team,...
Cougars hold on to beat SHSU, end 2-game skid
The Cougars have made a habit of giving the crowd at Hofheinz Pavilion a reason to stay until the end of the game. Tuesday was no exception, as they defeated Sam Houston State...
Cougars fall to UTSA despite late heroics
The Cougars stormed back from a 10-point deficit in the second half, and had multiple chance to tie the game with less than a minute remaining. But UTSA fended off the UH rally...
Cougars outlast Nevada, stretch home winning streak to 8
The Cougars escaped with a 64-61 victory over Nevada on Monday night at Hofheinz Pavilion, despite struggling mightily from the free throw line and being out-rebounded by 18. “I thought that, from...