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University of Houston
27-1, 14-1AAC
ECU
10-17, 3-12AAC
Davis, No. 8 Houston beat ECU 99-65 to reach 27-1
2/27/2019 9:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
AP Basketball Writer
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Corey Davis Jr. matched his career high with 26 points to help eighth-ranked Houston beat East Carolina 99-65 on Wednesday night in a game that included multiple technical fouls against the Pirates and three ejections after halftime.
Fabian White Jr. added 16 points for the Cougars (27-1, 14-1 American Athletic Conference), who shot 60 percent. They made 13 of 28 3-pointers, which followed a 16-for-24 effort during last month's 44-point rout in the first meeting.
Seth LeDay had 17 points for the Pirates (10-17, 3-12), who trailed 45-31 by the break and never recovered.
Things got away from them during an ugly sequence early in the second half filled with technical fouls, all involving ECU. Coach Joe Dooley and sophomore guard Shawn Williams were ejected along with a fan during a stretch that had the home crowd irate with officials - and some throwing trash toward the court.
BIG PICTURE
Houston: The Cougars are rolling through the AAC with 12 straight wins and the program's highest ranking since Hakeem Olajuwon was starring for Houston in 1984. They have matched last year's win total with three games left in the regular season.
ECU: The Pirates had trouble slowing down the Cougars in the first half, then saw a double-digit deficit balloon amid all the free throws during the technical-heavy stretch that basically stalled the game around the 17-minute mark. ECU has lost eight straight against top-10 opponents as well as in the series against Houston.
BUY TICKETS
Saturday's game against UCF has SOLD OUT for the Cougars' eighth sellout of the season inside the Fertitta Center. Limited tickets are available for the Cougars' Senior Night home finale against SMU (8 p.m., March 7). Single-game tickets begin for as low as $10.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets for the Senior Night home game against SMU 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.
UP NEXT
• Following Wednesday's game against ECU, the Cougars return home to play host to UCF at 3 p.m., Saturday, inside the Fertitta Center… That game can be seen on ESPN and heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• Prior to Saturday's game, fans will want to be in the Fertitta Center early to watch ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm live from the court. The national pregame show is hosted by Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams.
• Fertitta Center doors open for University of Houston students at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, with doors opening for ALL fans beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday.
• From there the Cougars will play host to SMU at 8 p.m., March 7, on Senior Night inside the Fertitta Center. Fans will want to be in their seats early for our senior pregame ceremony to honor guard Landon Goesling, forward Breaon Brady, guard Corey Davis Jr., and guard Galen Robinson Jr.
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
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.
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