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University of Houston
26-1, 13-1AAC
USF
18-9, 7-7AAC
Jarreau, Davis lead No. 9 Houston to win vs USF
2/23/2019 8:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars record 33rd straight home win
HOUSTON (AP) – University of Houston sophomore guard DeJon Jarreau scored 17 points, senior guard Corey Davis Jr. added 15 and the ninth-ranked Cougars won their 11th straight with a 71-59 victory over USF on Saturday night inside the Fertitta Center in a game presented by Coca-Cola.
Houston (26-1, 13-1 American) shot 48 percent and never trailed in its 33rd straight home victory. Davis was 4-of-9 on 3-pointers as the Cougars shot 8 of 21 from behind the arc.
David Collins had 12 points on 2-of-14 shooting from the field and grabbed eight rebounds, and Alexis Yetna added nine points for USF (18-9, 7-7). The Bulls shot 31 percent from the field.
Houston jumped out to an 11-0 lead, hitting its first four field goals, including two 3-pointers from Davis. Trailing 23-13 with 8:44 left in the first half, USF went on a 10-1 run to cut the lead to one on Yetna's layup with 5 minutes remaining.
Houston finished the half on a 10-3 run to take a 34-26 halftime advantage behind seven points from Jarreau and Fabian White Jr.
The Cougars scored the first seven points out of the break to push the lead to 41-26 on Davis' 3-pointer 1 1/2 minutes in the second half. USF got no closer than 12 the rest of the way.
BIG PICTURE
USF: The Bulls started 0 for 7 from the field and finished the half 7 for 25. USF struggled from behind the arc, shooting 8 for 27, but also committed 15 turnovers. The Bulls outscored Houston in second-chance points 13-4.
Houston: The Cougars had great ball movement throughout, finishing with 13 assists on 25 field goals. Houston also controlled the paint, outscoring the Bulls 30-14. Houston committed 12 turnovers.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
With the win in their lone game of the week, the Cougars could rise in the rankings.
FACES IN THE CROWD
Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips and Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser sat courtside next to Houston's radio, while Saints running back Alvin Kamara sat next to the USF bench.
BUY TICKETS
Limited tickets are available for the Cougars' remaining home games UCF (March 2) and SMU (March 7). Single-game tickets begin for as low as $10.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets for the final two home games at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647). Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon for the last two games before all are sold.
UP NEXT
• Following Saturday's game against USF, the Cougars travel to face ECU at 6 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, in Greenville, N.C.. That game will be shown on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, the Cougars return home to play host to UCF at 3 p.m., March 2, inside the Fertitta Center… Broadcasting network for that game will be announced soon with the game being heard on KPRC 950 AM.
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.
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