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University of Houston
15-0
Memphis
9-6
No. 19 Houston beats Memphis to improve to 15-0
1/6/2019 7:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Houston closes out seven-game homestand with 15th straight win
HOUSTON (AP) - Junior guard Armoni Brooks had 22 points and hit six 3-pointers and No. 19 Houston remained undefeated with a 90-77 victory over Memphis on Sunday night inside the Fertitta Center in a game presented by ICON Information Consultants.
Freshman guard Nate Hinton added 19 points and nine rebounds, senior guards Corey Davis Jr and Galen Robinson Jr each had 11 points and sophomore guard DeJon Jarreau scored 10 points. The Cougars (15-0, 2-0 American) extended their home-winning streak to a nation-best 28 games. They shot 45 percent, including 50 percent in the second half, and hit 12 of 34 3-pointers.
Kareem Brewton Jr. had 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting, Jeremiah Martin added 16 points and eight rebounds and Kyvon Davenport scored 17 points for Memphis (9-6, 1-1). The Tigers shot 48 percent but committed 17 turnovers. They saw their four-game winning streak snapped.
After Memphis cut it to 57-51 on Martin's layup with 14 minutes remaining, Houston responded with a 17-4 run to build a 19-point lead on Jarreau's layup with 9:40 remaining. Brooks had nine points in the run. The Tigers got no closer than 13 the rest of the way.
After Brewton's jumper cut Houston's lead to 24-20 with eight minutes left in the first half, the Cougars responded with an 8-0 run to take a 32-20 lead with 6:55 remaining before halftime. Houston led 45-34 at the half.
BIG PICTURE
Memphis: The Tigers continue to be competitive, with four of their six losses coming to ranked teams. Memphis was outhustled throughout, with Houston holding advantages in rebounds, steals and turnovers. Outside of Brewton, Martin and Davenport, Memphis got 19 points on 5-of-18 shooting.
Houston: The Cougars had 28 points off 17 Memphis turnovers, outrebounded the Tigers 39-32, including 18-7 on the offensive glass. ... The Cougars played well throughout even with Davis, their leading scorer, on the bench for the final 16 minutes of the first half with two fouls.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
With the 2-0 week, Houston should move up in the rankings.
FIGHT for LITERACY GAME
For Sunday's game, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff wore green lapel pins and green wristbands to raise awareness about the issues connected to illiteracy.
Fans can support young students in Houston by pledging a donation for each assist recorded by the Cougars in games from Jan. 6-16. Fans can make a pledge by visiting pledgeit.org/cougarsforliteracy.
All funds raised will benefit children who take part in literacy programs in Houston. Fans also are encouraged to sign up to volunteer with local literacy programs by visiting coachingforliteracy.kindful.com/register/volunteer.
BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets for future games online at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647). Mini-plans start at only $40, while single-game tickets begin for as low as $12 for non-conference games and $10 for The American contests.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, the Cougars hit the road again to take on Temple at 6 p.m. (CST), Jan. 9, inside the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. That game will be shown on ESPNews and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Houston returns to the Fertitta Center to take on Wichita State at 7 p.m., Jan. 12.
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
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