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Monday, August 12
Pala Terme (Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme, Italy)
1:30 p.m. (CDT)
University of Houston
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BC Silute (Lithuania)
Houston Takes Win over BC Silute
8/12/2019 4:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Marcus Sasser, Quentin Grimes post 17 points apiece to lead six Cougars in double digits
Note: This story was edited at 6:51 p.m. (CDT) to reflect a change in the statistics originally released. Caleb Mills should be credited with 13 points, while Fabian White Jr. finished with eight.
FLORENCE, Italy – University of Houston guards Marcus Sasser and Quentin Grimes poured in 17 points apiece to lead five Cougars in double digits on the way to a 95-88 win over BC Silute (Lithuania) on Monday night.
Competing inside Pala Terme in Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme, the Cougars overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to win their second straight game during their 11-day trip to Italy.
The Cougars held a 71-64 lead heading into the final period, but BC Silute used a 10-2 run early to take an 80-78 lead on Josh Hamilton's jumper with 6:12 remaining.
Fortunately, the Cougars scored the game's next seven points with four coming from senior center Chris Harris Jr., as Houston built a lead it would never relinquish.
After BC Silute cut the lead the lead to 85-82 on a pair of free throws from Tautvydas Rimkus with just under four minutes remaining, Sasser drained a pair of treys in a 33-second stretch to ice the game.
For the second straight game, Sasser led the Cougars in scoring, totaling 17 points, thanks to five 3-pointers. Grimes added one 3-pointer of his own and went 6-of-7 from the free throw line.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills finished with 13 points while Harris and sophomore forward Cedrick Alley Jr. each added 10 points.
Hamilton led BC Silute with 17 points and three 3-pointers, while Paulius Poska finished with 16 points and Omar Alston added 15 points in the loss.
TRIP to PISA
Before Monday night's game, the Cougars enjoyed a trip to Pisa in the morning.
After breakfast in the hotel and a two-hour bus ride, the Cougars walked around the city of Pisa, including a trip up the famed Leaning Tower.
GAMES SCHEDULE
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
UP NEXT
The Cougars play their second game in as many days when they face LCC International University Lithuania at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday inside Pala Terme.
BUY 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS
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Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets any time at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
Fans who would like to be contacted about ticket options should fill out an interest form or click here.
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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FLORENCE, Italy – University of Houston guards Marcus Sasser and Quentin Grimes poured in 17 points apiece to lead five Cougars in double digits on the way to a 95-88 win over BC Silute (Lithuania) on Monday night.
Competing inside Pala Terme in Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme, the Cougars overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to win their second straight game during their 11-day trip to Italy.
The Cougars held a 71-64 lead heading into the final period, but BC Silute used a 10-2 run early to take an 80-78 lead on Josh Hamilton's jumper with 6:12 remaining.
Fortunately, the Cougars scored the game's next seven points with four coming from senior center Chris Harris Jr., as Houston built a lead it would never relinquish.
After BC Silute cut the lead the lead to 85-82 on a pair of free throws from Tautvydas Rimkus with just under four minutes remaining, Sasser drained a pair of treys in a 33-second stretch to ice the game.
For the second straight game, Sasser led the Cougars in scoring, totaling 17 points, thanks to five 3-pointers. Grimes added one 3-pointer of his own and went 6-of-7 from the free throw line.
Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills finished with 13 points while Harris and sophomore forward Cedrick Alley Jr. each added 10 points.
Hamilton led BC Silute with 17 points and three 3-pointers, while Paulius Poska finished with 16 points and Omar Alston added 15 points in the loss.
TRIP to PISA
Before Monday night's game, the Cougars enjoyed a trip to Pisa in the morning.
After breakfast in the hotel and a two-hour bus ride, the Cougars walked around the city of Pisa, including a trip up the famed Leaning Tower.
GAMES SCHEDULE
| Day & Date | Result/Time (CDT) | Opponent | Arena | Location |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | W, 68-32 | Roseto Sharks | Arena Altero Felici | Rome |
| Monday, Aug. 12 | W, 95-88 | BC Silute (Lithuania) | Pala Terme | Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme) |
| Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 11:30 a.m. | LCC International University (Lithuania) | Pala Terme | Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme) |
| Thursday, Aug. 15 | 1 p.m. | Italian Select | Palazzetto Costa Masnaga | Costa Masnaga |
CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
| Day & Date | Event |
| Tuesday, Aug. 13 | Tour of Florence, including Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's The David |
| Wednesday, Aug. 14 | Orientation tour of Milan and visit to The Last Supper |
| Thursday, Aug. 15 | Tour of Como |
| Friday, Aug. 16 | Boat tour of Lake Como |
UP NEXT
The Cougars play their second game in as many days when they face LCC International University Lithuania at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday inside Pala Terme.
BUY 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $225.
Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets any time at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
Fans who would like to be contacted about ticket options should fill out an interest form or click here.
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, 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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