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Houston Moves to No. 5 in Both National Polls
12/28/2020 1:36:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars receive 1,313 points in Associated Press poll, collect 636 points in USA TODAY Coaches’ Top 25
HOUSTON – Winners of its last eight games, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program continued to rise in both national polls this week.
The Cougars (7-0) earned 1,313 points – an increase of 41 – from last week to move to No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. Houston received 636 points – up from 559 points a week ago – to move to No. 5 in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll.
Houston opened American Athletic Conference play last week with a pair of wins over Temple (76-50, Dec. 22) and at UCF (63-54, Sunday). Against UCF, the Cougars overcame an early double-digit deficit and outscored the Knights 38-29 in the second half to take the victory.
This is the highest Houston has been ranked in the AP poll since finishing the 1983-84 season at No. 5 on March 12, 1984.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston Basketball has ranked among the nation's Top 10 for at least one week in two of the last three seasons. During the 2018-19 season, the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 10 for three straight weeks, eventually finishing at No. 11, after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1984.
Prior to the 2020-21 season, the Cougars stood in both national preseason polls for the first time since November 1983.
UP NEXT
• Sampson and the Cougars continue their road swing when they meet Tulsa at 8 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Okla. That game can be seen on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Following Tuesday's game, the Cougars wrap up their road swing when they meet rv/rv SMU at 6 p.m., Sunday, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas... Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
The Cougars (7-0) earned 1,313 points – an increase of 41 – from last week to move to No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. Houston received 636 points – up from 559 points a week ago – to move to No. 5 in the USA TODAY Coaches' poll.
Houston opened American Athletic Conference play last week with a pair of wins over Temple (76-50, Dec. 22) and at UCF (63-54, Sunday). Against UCF, the Cougars overcame an early double-digit deficit and outscored the Knights 38-29 in the second half to take the victory.
This is the highest Houston has been ranked in the AP poll since finishing the 1983-84 season at No. 5 on March 12, 1984.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston Basketball has ranked among the nation's Top 10 for at least one week in two of the last three seasons. During the 2018-19 season, the Cougars appeared in the AP Top 10 for three straight weeks, eventually finishing at No. 11, after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1984.
Prior to the 2020-21 season, the Cougars stood in both national preseason polls for the first time since November 1983.
UP NEXT
• Sampson and the Cougars continue their road swing when they meet Tulsa at 8 p.m., Tuesday, inside the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Okla. That game can be seen on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
• Following Tuesday's game, the Cougars wrap up their road swing when they meet rv/rv SMU at 6 p.m., Sunday, inside Moody Coliseum in Dallas... Game will air on ESPN2 and can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the TuneIn app.
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, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
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's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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