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Houston Moves to 7-0 with Win over Lamar
12/4/2018 11:35:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. leads way with 20 points in 79-56 victory
HOUSTON – Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr. tied his career high with 20 points and added four assists with a pair of rebounds to lead the University of Houston Men's Basketball program to a 79-56 win over Lamar on Tuesday inside the Fertitta Center in a game presented by Maintenance Supply Headquarters.
A four-year starter for the Cougars, Robinson proved to be extremely efficient on the offensive end. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product equaled his personal scoring best on 7-of-9 shooting from the field and after draining all four tries from the free throw line.
Robinson was one of three Cougars to reach double digits against the Cardinals. Junior guard Armoni Brooks finished with 17 points and a team-high nine rebounds, while freshman guard Nate Hinton posted 14 points with five boards.
With Tuesday's win, the Cougars improved to 7-0 this season and enjoyed their 21st consecutive home win, the second-longest active home winning streak in the nation and trailing only South Dakota State's 24-game streak.
The 2018-19 Cougars also became just the fourth team in school history to start 7-0 and the first since 1997-98.
The two teams went back and forth early before Lamar moved to within 20-19 after Michael Kolawole's free throw with 8:45 remaining in the first half.
However, the Cougars closed out the first half on a 24-6 run with Robinson adding eight points during that stretch. Houston buried 50 percent of its 34 shots in the opening period while limiting the Cardinals to only 32.3 percent (10-of-31).
Lamar forward Josh Nzeakor led the Cardinals with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Edwin Jeudy finished with 11 points. Nick Garth totaled seven points with eight rebounds and three assists in the losing effort.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Mini-plans start at only $40 with single-game tickets beginning at $12 for non-conference games and $10 for American Athletic Conference contests.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, the Cougars competes in their final non-conference road game when they take on Oklahoma State at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game will be shown on FOX Sports Oklahoma and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU.
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
A four-year starter for the Cougars, Robinson proved to be extremely efficient on the offensive end. The Houston native and Westbury Christian product equaled his personal scoring best on 7-of-9 shooting from the field and after draining all four tries from the free throw line.
Robinson was one of three Cougars to reach double digits against the Cardinals. Junior guard Armoni Brooks finished with 17 points and a team-high nine rebounds, while freshman guard Nate Hinton posted 14 points with five boards.
With Tuesday's win, the Cougars improved to 7-0 this season and enjoyed their 21st consecutive home win, the second-longest active home winning streak in the nation and trailing only South Dakota State's 24-game streak.
The 2018-19 Cougars also became just the fourth team in school history to start 7-0 and the first since 1997-98.
The two teams went back and forth early before Lamar moved to within 20-19 after Michael Kolawole's free throw with 8:45 remaining in the first half.
However, the Cougars closed out the first half on a 24-6 run with Robinson adding eight points during that stretch. Houston buried 50 percent of its 34 shots in the opening period while limiting the Cardinals to only 32.3 percent (10-of-31).
Lamar forward Josh Nzeakor led the Cardinals with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Edwin Jeudy finished with 11 points. Nick Garth totaled seven points with eight rebounds and three assists in the losing effort.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Mini-plans start at only $40 with single-game tickets beginning at $12 for non-conference games and $10 for American Athletic Conference contests.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, the Cougars competes in their final non-conference road game when they take on Oklahoma State at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game will be shown on FOX Sports Oklahoma and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU.
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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Team Stats
LAMAR
HOU
FG%
.303
.467
3FG%
.190
.281
FT%
.480
.824
RB
39
49
TO
10
14
STL
8
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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