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No. 13 BYU outlasts Oklahoma State to remain undefeated, winning 38-35 on TD with 10 seconds left
Read full article: No. 13 BYU outlasts Oklahoma State to remain undefeated, winning 38-35 on TD with 10 seconds leftJake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with 10 seconds left to lift No. 13 BYU past Oklahoma State, 38-35 on Friday night.
How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
UH fans traveling for Cincinnati football game should check out Oktoberfest!
Read full article: UH fans traveling for Cincinnati football game should check out Oktoberfest!This Saturday, the Houston Cougars will be kicking off play in the Big 12 Conference with a road trip to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Regardless of how the game turns out, UH fans will have an extra incentive to make the trek to support the Coogs this weekend: Oktoberfest!
New episode of ‘Mic’d Up with McIlvoy’ features University of Houston’s new coach
Read full article: New episode of ‘Mic’d Up with McIlvoy’ features University of Houston’s new coachOn Thursday’s episode of Mic’d Up with McIlvoy, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy will be sitting down with University of Houston Head Football Coach Willie Fritz as he prepares for his first season coaching the Cougars.
Nationally ranked Tomball Cougars chase second state title
Read full article: Nationally ranked Tomball Cougars chase second state titleHead coach Doug Rush has the pitching machine set up just feet away from home plate. His players, who have not seen much failure in 2024, initially have some trouble adjusting to the perceived velocity.
Washington State hires David Riley away from Eastern Washington as basketball coach
Read full article: Washington State hires David Riley away from Eastern Washington as basketball coachWashington State has hired David Riley as its basketball coach, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars.
Houston All-America guard Jamal Shead injures right ankle in Sweet 16 loss to Duke
Read full article: Houston All-America guard Jamal Shead injures right ankle in Sweet 16 loss to DukeHouston point guard Jamal Shead exited the Cougars' Sweet 16 loss to Duke with 6 1/2 minutes left in the first half after his right foot turned awkwardly on a move to the basket.
Heading to Dallas for UH-Duke? Here’s 5 things to do while you’re in town!
Read full article: Heading to Dallas for UH-Duke? Here’s 5 things to do while you’re in town!With the first weekend of March Madness now in the rearview mirror, the top-seeded Cougars are still alive and looking for another win against Duke.
Where does Jamal Shead rank among greatest athletes in Houston sports history?
Read full article: Where does Jamal Shead rank among greatest athletes in Houston sports history?It’s not a stretch to say Shead should be high on the list of greatest athletes in Houston sports history, given the traits he has shown.
3 key questions for Houston Cougars entering Sweet 16
Read full article: 3 key questions for Houston Cougars entering Sweet 16First up is a Sweet 16 matchup against Duke at roughty 8:40 p.m. Friday night, with the winner playing either Marquette or N.C. State on Sunday for the right to go to the Final Four in Arizona.
Doubling down: Mattress Mack places another $1 million on UH ahead of Cougars’ March Madness debut
Read full article: Doubling down: Mattress Mack places another $1 million on UH ahead of Cougars’ March Madness debutThe Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.
UH’s Jamal Shead finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
Read full article: UH’s Jamal Shead finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the YearPostseason recognition continues to pour in for University of Houston senior point guard Jamal Shead as he has been named a Finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. The official announcement was made Thursday morning.
Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU
Read full article: Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYUDae Dae Grant scored 19 points to help No. 11 seed Duquesne keep retiring coach Keith Dambrot working a little bit longer with a 71-67 victory against sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan
Read full article: BYU's Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing RamadanBYU forward Aly Khalifa will play against Duquesne on Thursday without having any food or drink after sunrise as he observes Ramadan during the NCAA Tournament.
Houston lands No. 1 seed in South Region that also features Marquette, Kentucky and Duke
Read full article: Houston lands No. 1 seed in South Region that also features Marquette, Kentucky and DukeHouston claimed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but will have to navigate the likes of Duke, Kentucky and Marquette in the South Region if the Cougars are able to make their first Final Four since 2021.
No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41
Read full article: No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41Milan Momcilovic had 18 points and Keshon Gilbert scored 16 as No. 7 Iowa State used a big second-half to rout No. 1 Houston 69-41 in the Big 12 Tournament final.
How much meaning does Big 12 tournament have for Houston Cougars?
Read full article: How much meaning does Big 12 tournament have for Houston Cougars?If the Cougars don’t reach the Big 12 tournament final at all, it won’t be that big of a deal. On the contrary, it might be beneficial for their national title hopes.
Houston, UConn, Purdue remain top AP Top 25 while bluebloods North Carolina, Kentucky on the rise
Read full article: Houston, UConn, Purdue remain top AP Top 25 while bluebloods North Carolina, Kentucky on the riseHouston remains atop the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the third consecutive week.
Top-ranked Houston claims Big 12 regular-season title with 76-46 win over No. 14 Kansas
Read full article: Top-ranked Houston claims Big 12 regular-season title with 76-46 win over No. 14 KansasJamal Shead had 13 points, six rebounds and eight assists, Damian Dunn added 12 points and No. 1 Houston claimed the Big 12 Conference regular-season title in its first season in the league, dominating No. 14 Kansas 76-46 on Saturday.
Houston Cougars still have much to play for in last game of regular season despite big win Wednesday
Read full article: Houston Cougars still have much to play for in last game of regular season despite big win WednesdaySaturday’s 3 p.m. tip should be an electric atmosphere not only because it’s the last home game of the season at Fertitta Center, but because there is plenty more to earn.
Houston Cougars on verge of winning college basketball’s toughest conference
Read full article: Houston Cougars on verge of winning college basketball’s toughest conferenceThe Cougars, winners of seven straight, will obviously remain No. 1 in all three major rankings heading into what could be a championship week.
Shead breaks tie with short follow with 0.4 seconds left, No. 1 Houston beats Oklahoma 87-85
Read full article: Shead breaks tie with short follow with 0.4 seconds left, No. 1 Houston beats Oklahoma 87-85Jamal Shead hit a short follow shot with 0.4 seconds left and No. 1 Houston beat Oklahoma 87-85 on Saturday night, giving coach Kelvin Sampson a victory over one of his former schools.
Mattress Mack makes large wager on Houston ahead of March Madness tournament
Read full article: Mattress Mack makes large wager on Houston ahead of March Madness tournamentThe Houston Cougars men’s basketball team boasts a 25-3 record and the top spot in the current AP poll. The squad is projected to be a tough out in the upcoming March Madness tournament, and Mattress Mack has bought in.
BYU ends No. 7 Kansas' 19-game home win streak, 76-68
Read full article: BYU ends No. 7 Kansas' 19-game home win streak, 76-68Dallin Hall and Jaxson Robinson scored 18 points apiece as BYU rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 76-68, ending the Jayhawks’ 19-game home winning streak in their first matchup as Big 12 foes.
Houston rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue, UConn; South Florida makes its rankings debut
Read full article: Houston rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue, UConn; South Florida makes its rankings debutNow it’s Houston’s turn at the top of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.
Can Houston Cougars get No. 1 overall seed in NCAA tournament? It will be tough with remaining schedule
Read full article: Can Houston Cougars get No. 1 overall seed in NCAA tournament? It will be tough with remaining scheduleHere’s a breakdown of Houston's chances and why the No. 1 overall seed can be beneficial.
University of Houston’s Marcus Sasser, Quentin Grimes reunited as teammates in NBA
Read full article: University of Houston’s Marcus Sasser, Quentin Grimes reunited as teammates in NBAThe only other two former Houston players in the NBA are Jarace Walker, who is with Indiana, and Nathaniel Hinton, who is with the Rockets.
Washington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-Walker
Read full article: Washington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-WalkerBella Murekatete scored 20 points, Eleonora Villa added 18 and Washington State held on for a 85-82 victory over No. 2 UCLA despite All-Pac-12 guard Charlisse Leger-Walker suffering a knee injury during the second half.
Houston Sports Awards’ Moment of the Year nominees: Relive the magic of these incredible sports moments
Read full article: Houston Sports Awards’ Moment of the Year nominees: Relive the magic of these incredible sports momentsFrom game-changing victories to heart-stopping plays, immerse yourself in the standout moments that defined Houston’s sporting greatness in 2023
TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds left
Read full article: TCU sends No. 2 Houston to second straight loss on Miller's layup with 6 seconds leftEmanuel Miller’s layup with six seconds left gave TCU a 68-67 victory over No. 2 Houston on Saturday, the Cougars’ second straight loss.
Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind Purdue
Read full article: Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind PurduePurdue is still atop the AP Top 25 but Houston has jumped Kansas into second place as the last unbeaten team in Division I men’s college basketball.
Cryer has 18 points to lead No. 6 Houston to 65-49 victory over Towson at the Charleston Classic
Read full article: Cryer has 18 points to lead No. 6 Houston to 65-49 victory over Towson at the Charleston ClassicLJ Cryer scored 18 points and No. 6 Houston used a 19-4 run in the first half to take control on the way to a 65-49 victory over Houston to advance in the Charleston Classic.
Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State
Read full article: Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington StateQuarterback Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 total yards and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona’s defense forced three turnovers in a 44-6 upset of No. 19 Washington State.
Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35
Read full article: Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams.
COOGS’ HOUSE: No. 13 Cinco Ranch will be deadly in 2023
Read full article: COOGS’ HOUSE: No. 13 Cinco Ranch will be deadly in 2023A YEAR AGO, CINCO RANCH WAS ONE WIN AWAY FROM ADVANCING TO THE UIL STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IN GARLAND. A loss to Tompkins ended the Cougars’ season in the Region III-6A Championship match. Now, Cinco Ranch will try and get back and beyond in 2023.
Cougars set TDECU Stadium season ticket record
Read full article: Cougars set TDECU Stadium season ticket recordUniversity of Houston Athletics has set a TDECU Stadium record, surpassing 23,500 football season tickets including 6,000 new paid season tickets ahead of the Cougars’ inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference, the department announced Monday.
UH Cougars surprise ‘lead ball boy’ Jace Abarca with trip to Kansas City for Sweet 16 game
Read full article: UH Cougars surprise ‘lead ball boy’ Jace Abarca with trip to Kansas City for Sweet 16 gameThe cougar roster is a tight-knit group and they also have another member of the University of Houston family they are close with.
Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn
Read full article: Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating AuburnMarcus Sasser looked just fine, scoring 22 points, and top-seeded Houston stifled local favorite Auburn in the second half for an 81-64 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Selection Sunday: UH men’s basketball team retains No. 1 seed in March Madness; see how players reacted
Read full article: Selection Sunday: UH men’s basketball team retains No. 1 seed in March Madness; see how players reactedThe Coogs retained their No. 1 spot despite their lose to Memphis in the AAC championship.
Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debut
Read full article: Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debutHouston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll for the third time this season while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debut
Read full article: Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debutHouston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll for the third time this season while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
THE WRAP: Brazos volleyball flourished in tough district
Read full article: THE WRAP: Brazos volleyball flourished in tough districtBrazos volleyball relished in a remarkable year in which, they finished the regular season with a 31-12 record (12-2 district record), to secure their spot in the UIL State Playoffs.
UH offensive tackle Patrick Paul looks forward to Friday’s bowl game, explains decision to remain in school, not declare for NFL draft
Read full article: UH offensive tackle Patrick Paul looks forward to Friday’s bowl game, explains decision to remain in school, not declare for NFL draftUniversity of Houston left offensive tackle Patrick Paul expressed confidence in his decision to return to school for next season and not declare early for the NFL draft.
Popular University of Houston student-run coffeeshop Cougar Grounds moves into bigger space
Read full article: Popular University of Houston student-run coffeeshop Cougar Grounds moves into bigger spaceThe student-run shop has a hip vibe that perfectly fits the quality and originality of its menu and service.
Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in South
Read full article: Villanova to 7th Final Four, beats Houston 50-44 in SouthJermaine Samuels had 16 points and 10 rebounds as Villanova advanced to its third Final Four in the last six NCAA Tournaments with a 50-44 victory over Houston in the South Region final.
🔒 Reliving the big Houston win over Arizona in San Antonio with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy
Read full article: 🔒 Reliving the big Houston win over Arizona in San Antonio with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoyFrom San Antonio, KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy recaps the memorable night it was for the University of Houston men's basketball team in their win over top-seeded Arizona.
No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over Cincy
Read full article: No. 18 Houston advances in AAC with 69-56 win over CincyFabian White Jr. had 18 points with eight rebounds and 18th-ranked Houston overcame a 10-point deficit in the seond half to beat Cincinnati 69-56 in a American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinal game.