University of Houston Athletics
Houston Ranked in Both National Polls
2/19/2018 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
 | Associated Press | USA TODAY Coaches |
HOUSTON - For the first time in more than 30 years, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program was ranked in both national polls released Monday.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, the Cougars, who have won their last five games and seven of the last eight, earned 263 points in the latest Associated Press poll to rank No. 23. It was the first time since Dec. 12, 2005, that the Cougars were ranked in the Associated Press poll.
Shortly after the release of the AP poll, the Cougars checked in at No. 23 in the USA TODAY Coaches poll with 119 points.
It marked the first time since the 1983-84 Houston team finished No. 5 in both the AP and UPI rankings that the Cougars were ranked in both national polls. Houston was ranked No. 25 midway through the 1992-93 season and was again ranked early in the 2005-06 season in the AP polls.
Houston earned its ranking after a 67-62 win over No. 5/5 Cincinnati on Thursday inside H&PE Arena. The Cougars followed that with a dominating 80-59 win over Temple in which they scored the first 15 points of the game and never allowed the Owls to move closer than 13 points.
With a 21-5 overall record, the Cougars became the 22nd team in school history to reach 21+ wins in a single season and are tied with No. 13/12 Wichita State for second in the league, only one game behind league leader No. 11/11 Cincinnati.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars continue their road swing as they meet Memphis for the only time during the regular season at 8 p.m., Thursday, inside FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn... Game will be shown on CBS Sports Network and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston returns home to play host to ECU at 2 p.m., Sunday, inside H&PE Arena... Game will be shown on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
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Fans can purchase single-game tickets starting at only $15. Fans can purchase tickets online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
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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.
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