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University of Houston Athletics
Red Tops White in Scrimmage on Monday
8/5/2019 9:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore guard Quentin Grimes posts 17 points in Houston debut
HOUSTON – Making his University of Houston debut, sophomore guard Quentin Grimes led all players with 17 points to lead the Red Team to a 46-41 win over the White Team on Monday evening inside the Fertitta Center.
Grimes connected on 12-of-14 tries from the free throw line and added four rebounds and three assists. Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills totaled 10 points with three boards in the win for Assistant Coach Quannas White's team. Mills also made his inaugural appearance in the Scarlet & White after sitting out the spring semester as a redshirt with the team earlier this year.
Sophomore guard Cedrick Alley Jr. and junior forward Justin Gorham posted 11 points apiece to lead the White Team. Gorham, who competed in a game for the Cougars for the first time after transferring from Towson, also led the way with seven rebounds for Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson's squad.
The White Team jumped out to a 24-19 lead at halftime, but the Red Team used a 17-5 third period to take the lead for good. Red connected on 5-of-9 from the field while limiting White to only 28.7 percent.
As they wrap up preparations ahead of their trip to Italy, the Cougars competed under modified FIBA rules with 6-minutes quarters and FIBA basketballs.
Following the scrimmage, the Cougars signed autographs for fans.
SUMMER TRIP to ITALY
Monday's scrimmage was more than a chance for the hometown fans to catch the 2019-20 Cougars in action for the first time. It gave the Cougars their first game atmosphere as they prepare for their trip to 11-day trip to Italy later this week.
The Cougars fly out of Houston on Wednesday with a full schedule of cultural highlights and games to follow in Italy.
The Cougars are scheduled to tour Rome (including the Roman Forum and Colosseum), Vatican City (including the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel), food tasting in Siena, Florence (including the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's The David), Milan (including a tour of The Last Supper), Como and a boat tour of Lake Como.
In competition, the Cougars will play four games. The schedule begins at 1:30 p.m. (CDT), Aug. 9, against Stella Azzurra Academy in Rome, with additional contests against BC Silute (Lithuania) (1:30 p.m. CDT, Aug. 12), LCC International University (Lithuania) (11:30 a.m. CDT, Aug. 13) and Italian Select team (1 p.m. CDT, Aug. 15).
BUY 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $175.
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.
Grimes connected on 12-of-14 tries from the free throw line and added four rebounds and three assists. Redshirt freshman guard Caleb Mills totaled 10 points with three boards in the win for Assistant Coach Quannas White's team. Mills also made his inaugural appearance in the Scarlet & White after sitting out the spring semester as a redshirt with the team earlier this year.
Sophomore guard Cedrick Alley Jr. and junior forward Justin Gorham posted 11 points apiece to lead the White Team. Gorham, who competed in a game for the Cougars for the first time after transferring from Towson, also led the way with seven rebounds for Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson's squad.
The White Team jumped out to a 24-19 lead at halftime, but the Red Team used a 17-5 third period to take the lead for good. Red connected on 5-of-9 from the field while limiting White to only 28.7 percent.
As they wrap up preparations ahead of their trip to Italy, the Cougars competed under modified FIBA rules with 6-minutes quarters and FIBA basketballs.
Following the scrimmage, the Cougars signed autographs for fans.
SUMMER TRIP to ITALY
Monday's scrimmage was more than a chance for the hometown fans to catch the 2019-20 Cougars in action for the first time. It gave the Cougars their first game atmosphere as they prepare for their trip to 11-day trip to Italy later this week.
The Cougars fly out of Houston on Wednesday with a full schedule of cultural highlights and games to follow in Italy.
The Cougars are scheduled to tour Rome (including the Roman Forum and Colosseum), Vatican City (including the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel), food tasting in Siena, Florence (including the Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's The David), Milan (including a tour of The Last Supper), Como and a boat tour of Lake Como.
In competition, the Cougars will play four games. The schedule begins at 1:30 p.m. (CDT), Aug. 9, against Stella Azzurra Academy in Rome, with additional contests against BC Silute (Lithuania) (1:30 p.m. CDT, Aug. 12), LCC International University (Lithuania) (11:30 a.m. CDT, Aug. 13) and Italian Select team (1 p.m. CDT, Aug. 15).
BUY 2019-20 SEASON TICKETS
Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $175.
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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