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Saturday, November 10
H&PE Arena
2 p.m.
University of Houston
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Alabama A&M
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Houston Cruises to Big Season-Opening Win
11/10/2018 5:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior guard Armoni Brooks ties career-high with 24 points in 101-54 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior guard Armoni Brooks led all scorers with 24 points, behind six three-pointers, as Houston rolled to a 101-54 season opening victory over Alabama A&M Saturday afternoon inside H&PE Arena in a game presented by Maintenance Supply Headquarters.
Brooks, who was named the 2018 American Sixth Man of the Year, connected on 9-of-13 from the field. The junior tied his career-high after draining six long-range shots on 10 attempts.
The Cougars, who won their 16th straight home game inside H&PE Arena as construction on the $60-million Fertitta Center enters the homestretch, drained 53.3 percent of their shots from the field, including a scorching 67.7 percent (21-of-31) in the second half, and outrebounded the Bulldogs 37-20 in the first meeting between the two schools.
Alabama A&M moved to within 25-15 after Andre Kennedy converted an and-1 with 7:39 remaining in the first half. However, that would be as close as the Bulldogs would come the rest of the way.
The Cougars closed out the first half on an 18-3 run to take a 43-18 lead into the locker room at the break and used a 30-7 run late in the second half to claim the program's biggest season-opening victory since a 131-62 victory over Florida Tech on Nov. 22, 2005.
Senior guard Corey Davis Jr., who was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection, finished with 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, including 5-of-9 from behind the arc. Senior center Breaon Brady added 12 points with five rebounds, while redshirt freshman forward Cedrick Alley Jr. totaled 11 points with five rebounds, including four offensive boards.
Making his collegiate debut, guard Nate Hinton – who was chosen as The American's Preseason Freshman of the Year, totaled seven points with a game-high seven rebounds.
Alabama A&M forward Andre Kennedy led the Bulldogs with 14 points, while guard Jalen Reeder added 13 points and a team-high four rebounds.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Season tickets begin at only $175 for 20 regular-season home games, while mini-plans start at only $40.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars continue play in the Men against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when they take on crosstown-rival Rice at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside H&PE Arena on the Texas Southern campus.
• From there, the Cougars take on Northwestern State at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, in tournament play in H&PE Arena.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at HoustonCougarMensHoops or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Brooks, who was named the 2018 American Sixth Man of the Year, connected on 9-of-13 from the field. The junior tied his career-high after draining six long-range shots on 10 attempts.
The Cougars, who won their 16th straight home game inside H&PE Arena as construction on the $60-million Fertitta Center enters the homestretch, drained 53.3 percent of their shots from the field, including a scorching 67.7 percent (21-of-31) in the second half, and outrebounded the Bulldogs 37-20 in the first meeting between the two schools.
Alabama A&M moved to within 25-15 after Andre Kennedy converted an and-1 with 7:39 remaining in the first half. However, that would be as close as the Bulldogs would come the rest of the way.
The Cougars closed out the first half on an 18-3 run to take a 43-18 lead into the locker room at the break and used a 30-7 run late in the second half to claim the program's biggest season-opening victory since a 131-62 victory over Florida Tech on Nov. 22, 2005.
Senior guard Corey Davis Jr., who was a Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection, finished with 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, including 5-of-9 from behind the arc. Senior center Breaon Brady added 12 points with five rebounds, while redshirt freshman forward Cedrick Alley Jr. totaled 11 points with five rebounds, including four offensive boards.
Making his collegiate debut, guard Nate Hinton – who was chosen as The American's Preseason Freshman of the Year, totaled seven points with a game-high seven rebounds.
Alabama A&M forward Andre Kennedy led the Bulldogs with 14 points, while guard Jalen Reeder added 13 points and a team-high four rebounds.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Season tickets begin at only $175 for 20 regular-season home games, while mini-plans start at only $40.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars continue play in the Men against Breast Cancer Cougar Cup when they take on crosstown-rival Rice at 7 p.m., Wednesday, inside H&PE Arena on the Texas Southern campus.
• From there, the Cougars take on Northwestern State at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, in tournament play in H&PE Arena.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at HoustonCougarMensHoops or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Team Stats
AAMU
HOU
FG%
.407
.607
3FG%
.333
.500
FT%
.500
.800
RB
20
37
TO
15
11
STL
5
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
9
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
22
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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