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Thursday, December 19
Houston
7 p.m.
University of Houston
7-3
77
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UTEP
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Houston Tops UTEP in 77-57 Decision
12/19/2019 9:13:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Junior forward Brison Gresham leads way with 12 rebounds and six blocks
HOUSTON - HOUSTON – University of Houston junior forward Brison Gresham posted 10 points with a game-high 12 rebounds and swatted six shots for the first double-double of his career during a 77-57 win over UTEP inside the Fertitta Center on Thursday night.
Gresham was a force on both ends of the floor, grabbing six offensive and six defensive boards. The New Orleans native also set a personal best with his blocks total and tied the Fertitta Center record in that category, first set by senior center Chris Harris against Texas State earlier this season.
Houston (7-3) jumped out to a double-digit lead early in the game and eventually took a 37-27 lead into the locker room at the break. The two teams went back and forth in the second half before the Miners moved to within 54-49 when Souley Boum sank a driving layup with 7:50 left in the game.
However, Boum was called for a technical foul for taunting. Sophomore guard Nate Hinton then drained both free throws to start a 16-0 Cougar run that turned into a 70-49 lead following Hinton's 3-pointer with just under four minutes to go.
Hinton finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for his team-leading fifth double-double of the season. It was his third double-double in the Cougars' last four games and the sixth of his career.
Junior guard DeJon Jarreau totaled seven points with four rebounds and a game-high nine assists. Making the first start of his collegiate career, redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills tied with Hinton for team-high honors with 17 points.
UTEP forward Bryson Williams led the Miners with 17 points on 7-of-19 shooting and tied with Efe Odigie for team-high honors with seven rebounds. Boum added 13 points with three rebounds in the loss.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Sunday, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Monday... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas against an opponent and at a time to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
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 Jordan Brand 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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Gresham was a force on both ends of the floor, grabbing six offensive and six defensive boards. The New Orleans native also set a personal best with his blocks total and tied the Fertitta Center record in that category, first set by senior center Chris Harris against Texas State earlier this season.
Houston (7-3) jumped out to a double-digit lead early in the game and eventually took a 37-27 lead into the locker room at the break. The two teams went back and forth in the second half before the Miners moved to within 54-49 when Souley Boum sank a driving layup with 7:50 left in the game.
However, Boum was called for a technical foul for taunting. Sophomore guard Nate Hinton then drained both free throws to start a 16-0 Cougar run that turned into a 70-49 lead following Hinton's 3-pointer with just under four minutes to go.
Hinton finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for his team-leading fifth double-double of the season. It was his third double-double in the Cougars' last four games and the sixth of his career.
Junior guard DeJon Jarreau totaled seven points with four rebounds and a game-high nine assists. Making the first start of his collegiate career, redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills tied with Hinton for team-high honors with 17 points.
UTEP forward Bryson Williams led the Miners with 17 points on 7-of-19 shooting and tied with Efe Odigie for team-high honors with seven rebounds. Boum added 13 points with three rebounds in the loss.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Sunday, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Monday... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas against an opponent and at a time to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
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 Jordan Brand 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 UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UTEP
HOU
FG%
.328
.439
3FG%
.320
.500
FT%
.643
.619
RB
34
49
TO
13
12
STL
4
6
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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