University of Houston Athletics
Houston Finishes Ranked in Both National Polls
3/18/2020 12:17:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars at No. 22 in final Associated Press poll, at No. 23 in last USA TODAY Coaches poll in 2019-20
HOUSTON – For the third straight season, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program will finish among the nation's Top-25 leaders with the release of the final polls.
This marks the first time Houston finished a season ranked in three consecutive years in school history, according to the best Houston records available. The Cougars advanced to three straight NCAA Final Fours from 1982 to 1984, but the final Associated Press poll of the 1981-82 season came out before the NCAA Tournament was played.
In the most recent polls, the Cougars earned 179 points to finish at No. 22 in the AP Top 25. Houston collected 110 points to finish at No. 23 in the final USA TODAY Coaches' poll of the season.
Before the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament due to the COVID 19 (coronavirus) crisis, the Cougars posted a 23-8 overall record and captured their second straight American Athletic Conference regular-season title with a 13-5 record in league play.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, it was the first time in program history that the Cougars recorded five consecutive 20-win seasons.
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.
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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.
This marks the first time Houston finished a season ranked in three consecutive years in school history, according to the best Houston records available. The Cougars advanced to three straight NCAA Final Fours from 1982 to 1984, but the final Associated Press poll of the 1981-82 season came out before the NCAA Tournament was played.
In the most recent polls, the Cougars earned 179 points to finish at No. 22 in the AP Top 25. Houston collected 110 points to finish at No. 23 in the final USA TODAY Coaches' poll of the season.
Before the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament due to the COVID 19 (coronavirus) crisis, the Cougars posted a 23-8 overall record and captured their second straight American Athletic Conference regular-season title with a 13-5 record in league play.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, it was the first time in program history that the Cougars recorded five consecutive 20-win seasons.
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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