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Saturday, December 8
Stillwater, OK
3 p.m.
University of Houston
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at
53
Oklahoma State
Houston Moves to 8-0 with Win at Oklahoma State
12/8/2018 5:43:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior guard Armoni Brooks leads Cougars with 23 points
University of Houston junior guard Armoni Brooks led all players with 23 points as the Cougars took a 63-53 win over Oklahoma State inside Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday afternoon.
Brooks enjoyed his fourth 20-point game of the season, thanks to 7-of-13 shooting from the 3-point line, tying his personal best for 3-point field goals made.
The Round Rock, Texas, native also tied with senior forward Breaon Brady for team-high honors with eight rebounds in the first meeting against the Cowboys since 1965. Brooks entered Saturday's game as the team leader with 6.7 rebounds per game but has averaged 9.8 boards in his last four contests.
With the win, Houston improved to 8-0 this season. The 2018-19 Cougars became just the third team in school history to start 8-0 and the first since 1969-70.
Houston also enjoyed its first victory in Stillwater, Okla., after falling in their previous eight tries. Oklahoma State dropped its third straight and fell to 4-5.
Oklahoma State jumped out to an early lead, but with the score tied at 24-24, the Cougars closed out the first half on a 12-6 run.
The Cowboys erupted out of the locker room with the game's first seven points and took a 37-36 lead when Isaac Likekele sank a 3-pointer with 17:24 remaining, prompting a timeout from Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
After both teams trade turnovers, Brooks gave the Cougars the lead for good with his first 3-pointer of the final period and padded that cushion following an OSU miss and Brison Gresham defensive rebound.
Oklahoma State cut the lead down to 47-45 following a Lindy Waters 3-pointer with 12:01 remaining, but senior guard Corey Davis Jr. and redshirt freshman forward Cedrick Alley Jr. drained baskets to extend the Houston lead.
That would be as close as the Cowboys would get the rest of the way.
Davis finished with 14 points and three 3-pointers with seven rebounds and three assists, while Brady posted 10 points with eight boards. Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr, led all players with nine assists and added five rebounds.
Likekele led the Cowboys with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting , while Thomas Dziagwa added 13 points and six rebounds. Cameron McGriff totaled five points with a game-high nine rebounds with Likekele and Waters added a team-high four assists.
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 Saturday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU. A limited number of tickets for that game were recently released and are available online by clicking here.
• From there, Houston continues the stand against Saint Louis at 2 p.m., Dec. 16.
• The homestand continues against Utah State (7 p.m., Dec. 20); Coppin State (3 p.m., Dec. 23); NJIT (3 p.m., Dec. 29), Tulsa (7 p.m., Jan. 2) and Memphis (5 p.m., Jan. 6).
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.
Brooks enjoyed his fourth 20-point game of the season, thanks to 7-of-13 shooting from the 3-point line, tying his personal best for 3-point field goals made.
The Round Rock, Texas, native also tied with senior forward Breaon Brady for team-high honors with eight rebounds in the first meeting against the Cowboys since 1965. Brooks entered Saturday's game as the team leader with 6.7 rebounds per game but has averaged 9.8 boards in his last four contests.
With the win, Houston improved to 8-0 this season. The 2018-19 Cougars became just the third team in school history to start 8-0 and the first since 1969-70.
Houston also enjoyed its first victory in Stillwater, Okla., after falling in their previous eight tries. Oklahoma State dropped its third straight and fell to 4-5.
Oklahoma State jumped out to an early lead, but with the score tied at 24-24, the Cougars closed out the first half on a 12-6 run.
The Cowboys erupted out of the locker room with the game's first seven points and took a 37-36 lead when Isaac Likekele sank a 3-pointer with 17:24 remaining, prompting a timeout from Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson.
After both teams trade turnovers, Brooks gave the Cougars the lead for good with his first 3-pointer of the final period and padded that cushion following an OSU miss and Brison Gresham defensive rebound.
Oklahoma State cut the lead down to 47-45 following a Lindy Waters 3-pointer with 12:01 remaining, but senior guard Corey Davis Jr. and redshirt freshman forward Cedrick Alley Jr. drained baskets to extend the Houston lead.
That would be as close as the Cowboys would get the rest of the way.
Davis finished with 14 points and three 3-pointers with seven rebounds and three assists, while Brady posted 10 points with eight boards. Senior point guard Galen Robinson Jr, led all players with nine assists and added five rebounds.
Likekele led the Cowboys with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting , while Thomas Dziagwa added 13 points and six rebounds. Cameron McGriff totaled five points with a game-high nine rebounds with Likekele and Waters added a team-high four assists.
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 Saturday's game, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to begin a season-long, seven-game homestand, at 8 p.m., Dec. 12, against LSU. A limited number of tickets for that game were recently released and are available online by clicking here.
• From there, Houston continues the stand against Saint Louis at 2 p.m., Dec. 16.
• The homestand continues against Utah State (7 p.m., Dec. 20); Coppin State (3 p.m., Dec. 23); NJIT (3 p.m., Dec. 29), Tulsa (7 p.m., Jan. 2) and Memphis (5 p.m., Jan. 6).
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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