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Sunday, December 22
Honolulu
2 p.m.
University of Houston
8-3
81
vs
56
Portland
8-5,0-0WCC
1
2
F
Houston
39
42
81
Portland
26
30
56
Houston Rolls in Diamond Head Classic Opener
12/22/2019 4:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars take 81-56 victory over Portland on Sunday as Quentin Grimes leads all with 18 points
HONOLULU – University of Houston sophomore guard Quentin Grimes poured in 18 second-half points to lead the Cougars to an 81-56 win over Portland in Game One of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center on Sunday afternoon.
After being held scoreless in the opening 20 minutes, The Woodlands, Texas, native connected on 7-of-8 shots from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, to lead the Cougars in scoring for the fourth time this season. Grimes also led all players with six assists and posted a pair of steals.
Houston jumped out to a 21-9 lead in the first 7+ minutes and never trailed in the first meeting against the Pilots since 1984. The Cougars connected on 50 percent of their 60 shots from the field while limiting Portland to only 34.7 percent (17-of-49) and outrebounded the Pilots 40-27.
With the win, the Cougars improved to 8-3 and won for the sixth time in their last seven games. Houston advances to face the winner of Georgia Tech-Boise State in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Semifinals at 6 p.m. (CST) Monday.
Portland dropped its second straight game and fell to 8-5.
Grimes was part of a balanced Houston attack that saw 10 of its 11 players in uniform drain at least one field goal. Senior center Chris Harris Jr. finished with 13 points and added five rebounds, including four offensive, with a game-high three blocked shots.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton led all players with 10 rebounds and fell just one point shy of another double-double this season.
Portland guard Malcolm Porter – son of head coach and longtime NBA veteran Terry Porter – led the Pilots with 11 points and five rebounds.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, Houston faces Georgia Tech at 6 p.m. (CST) Monday... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2.
• 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.
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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.
After being held scoreless in the opening 20 minutes, The Woodlands, Texas, native connected on 7-of-8 shots from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, to lead the Cougars in scoring for the fourth time this season. Grimes also led all players with six assists and posted a pair of steals.
Houston jumped out to a 21-9 lead in the first 7+ minutes and never trailed in the first meeting against the Pilots since 1984. The Cougars connected on 50 percent of their 60 shots from the field while limiting Portland to only 34.7 percent (17-of-49) and outrebounded the Pilots 40-27.
With the win, the Cougars improved to 8-3 and won for the sixth time in their last seven games. Houston advances to face the winner of Georgia Tech-Boise State in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Semifinals at 6 p.m. (CST) Monday.
Portland dropped its second straight game and fell to 8-5.
Grimes was part of a balanced Houston attack that saw 10 of its 11 players in uniform drain at least one field goal. Senior center Chris Harris Jr. finished with 13 points and added five rebounds, including four offensive, with a game-high three blocked shots.
Sophomore guard Nate Hinton led all players with 10 rebounds and fell just one point shy of another double-double this season.
Portland guard Malcolm Porter – son of head coach and longtime NBA veteran Terry Porter – led the Pilots with 11 points and five rebounds.
UP NEXT
• Following Sunday's game, Houston faces Georgia Tech at 6 p.m. (CST) Monday... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2.
• 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
HOU
UP
FG%
.500
.347
3FG%
.364
.292
FT%
.500
.714
RB
40
27
TO
10
16
STL
12
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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