The University of Houston Men’s Basketball team ranked number seven in the nation and improved their record to 17-1 after a three game home stand over the past week. Conference opponents Texas Tech, West Virginia and Arizona State fell victim to the Cougars suffocating defense and persistent offensive. They next travel to Lubbock to take on the Red Raiders on Saturday.
Chase McCarty #24 of the Houston Cougars reacts after making a big play. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A UH Cheer rallies fans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Isiah Harwell #1 of the Houston Cougars shoots against the Sun Devils. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars shoots a layup. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Coog bench gets hyped. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars shoots over a Sun Devil. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Cougar Dolls performs at the Fertitta Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars shoots against the Sun Devils. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts to a bad call. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Mercy Miller #25 of the Houston Cougars runs the court. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans celebrate former player Dwight Davis. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chase McCarty #24 of the Houston Cougars shoots a layup. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars dunks against the Sun Devils. Credit: Jack Gorman 
UH Cheer performs before the game against West Virginia. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars blocks a shot. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Cougar Band tosses newspaper at tipoff. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars dunks the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Mercy Miller #25 of the Houston Cougars scrambles for a loose ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Cougar Doll performs at the Fertitta Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kalifa Sakho #14 of the Houston Cougars grabs a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars shoots over the Sun Devils. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars collects a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars avoids the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chase McCarty #24 of the Houston Cougars grabs a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Isiah Harwell #1 of the Houston Cougars defends the inbounds pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Isiah Harwell #1 of the Houston Cougars passes the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts to a play. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The UH band fills the Fertitta Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars collects a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars passes the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Cougar Doll runs the floor. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Patrick and Tillman Fertitta attend the Cougar game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars shoots a layup. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars dribbles against the Red Raiders. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chase McCarty #24 and Emanuel Sharp #21 react after a big play. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans try to rattle a free throw shooter. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Ramon Walker Jr. #3 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans don’t agree with the referee. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars is fouled. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Cougar Dolls entertain the fans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
JT Toppin is frustrated with another defeat by the Coogs. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a big win. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after a big game. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans celebrate after a big win. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 and Emanuel Sharp #21 celebrate after beating Texas Tech. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars celebrates with fans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cougar Dolls rally the fans. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Credit: Jack Gorman
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