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University of Houston Athletics
Mills, Jarreau Honored by The American
1/27/2020 1:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Mills named Freshman of the Week for second time; Jarreau earns place on Honor Roll
HOUSTON – After leading the University of Houston Men's Basketball program to home wins over UConn and USF inside Fertitta Center, University of Houston guards Caleb Mills and DeJon Jarreau were honored Monday by the American Athletic Conference.
Mills was named the league's Freshman of the Week for the second time this season, while Jarreau earned a place on the Honor Roll for the second time in 2019-20.
Mills averaged 15.5 points per game to lead the Cougars and finished second on the team with three 3-pointers and a 50.0 3-point percentage.
The Arden, N.C., native led all players with 20 points on 5-of-11 shooting and buried all eight free throw tries against UConn. He combined with Jarreau to score the Cougars' last 28 points during the final 11:13 of the game.
With the score tied at 55 and only 48 seconds remaining, Mills buried a baseline jumper to give the Cougars the lead for good in their fourth straight win against the Huskies. He has part of a comeback effort, which saw Houston trailing by six points with less than five minutes remaining.
Mills totaled 11 points with three rebounds and an assist in Houston's 68-49 win over USF on Sunday in the Fertitta Center.
Jarreau led the Cougars with 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game and finished second on the team with 15.0 points per game.
The New Orleans native recorded his second straight double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win against UConn and fell just short of a triple-double with a game-high eight assists.
He combined with Mills to score the Cougars' last 28 points over the final 11:13 and drained 12 of 15 free throw tries.
Jarreau led all players with 12 points and six assists in Sunday's win over USF and scored four points in the Cougars' 10-1 run, which turned a 17-16 deficit into a 24-16 lead they never relinquished.
Tulsa's Martins Igbanu was named The American Player of the Week. Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland, ECU forward Jayden Gardner, SMU guard Kendric Davis and Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis joined Jarreau on the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Mills, Jarreau and their Cougar teammates return to action when they face ECU at 6 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, inside Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum. That game can be seen on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
• From there, the Cougars open the month of February when they take on Cincinnati at 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. That game will be shown on ESPN and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, can call 713-462-6647 or visit any time uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
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.
Mills was named the league's Freshman of the Week for the second time this season, while Jarreau earned a place on the Honor Roll for the second time in 2019-20.
Mills averaged 15.5 points per game to lead the Cougars and finished second on the team with three 3-pointers and a 50.0 3-point percentage.
The Arden, N.C., native led all players with 20 points on 5-of-11 shooting and buried all eight free throw tries against UConn. He combined with Jarreau to score the Cougars' last 28 points during the final 11:13 of the game.
With the score tied at 55 and only 48 seconds remaining, Mills buried a baseline jumper to give the Cougars the lead for good in their fourth straight win against the Huskies. He has part of a comeback effort, which saw Houston trailing by six points with less than five minutes remaining.
Mills totaled 11 points with three rebounds and an assist in Houston's 68-49 win over USF on Sunday in the Fertitta Center.
Jarreau led the Cougars with 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game and finished second on the team with 15.0 points per game.
The New Orleans native recorded his second straight double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win against UConn and fell just short of a triple-double with a game-high eight assists.
He combined with Mills to score the Cougars' last 28 points over the final 11:13 and drained 12 of 15 free throw tries.
Jarreau led all players with 12 points and six assists in Sunday's win over USF and scored four points in the Cougars' 10-1 run, which turned a 17-16 deficit into a 24-16 lead they never relinquished.
Tulsa's Martins Igbanu was named The American Player of the Week. Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland, ECU forward Jayden Gardner, SMU guard Kendric Davis and Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis joined Jarreau on the Honor Roll.
UP NEXT
• Mills, Jarreau and their Cougar teammates return to action when they face ECU at 6 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, inside Williams Arena in Minges Coliseum. That game can be seen on ESPN3 and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
• From there, the Cougars open the month of February when they take on Cincinnati at 5 p.m. (CST) Saturday, inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. That game will be shown on ESPN and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM and the TuneIn app.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, can call 713-462-6647 or visit any time uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
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.
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