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André Brooks

André Brooks

André Brooks is a photographer with BFA in Photo and Digital Media at the University of Houston. He was part of the UH Photo Student Association Zine in 2013 and 2014, and has been featured in group exhibitions around the city of Houston. He is current member of The Overtime Page where he received the T.O.P photo of the year in 2014 and 2016 and T.O.P photographer of the year in 2016. In 2014, he also received the Society of Professional Journalist Region 8 Honorable Mention for Sports Photographer in a large university.

André plans to pursue a career as a freelance photographer. He hopes to one day become a sports photographer for Getty Sports and AP, so he can achieve his goal of having his own studio where he can shoot photography and make short films and start his own sports network.

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The Houston Dynamo close out their final game at BBVA, for the season, with a 1-1 tie against the Seattle Sounders. With the result, they are officially out of the playoff hunt. Ricardo Clark scored the lone goal for the Dynamo. Photos by Andre Brooks and Matt Flora     

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The Memphis Tigers fight back from being 2 sets down to win the match 3-2, defeating the University of Houston Cougars. This was the Cougars’ 7th 5-set match of this season. Photos by Andre Brooks

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Despite allowing 21 points in the first half, the University of Houston Cougars allow only one SMU touchdown to route the Mustangs 49-28. Greg Ward Jr and Kenneth Farrow rush for four and three touchdowns, respectively, to lead the team. Photos by Andre Brooks         

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UH piles it on Texas State in the first half, outscoring them 42-7 through the first two quarters. Greg Ward Jr. tallies four passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns as the Cougars win 59-14 and improve to a perfect 3-0 on the season. Photos by Andre Brooks

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University of Houston improves their record to 11-2 after a three-set sweep of the Southern Methodist Mustangs. Once again, Brookah Palmer leads the way with 18 kills, totaling 21.5 points. Photos by Andre Brooks

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With their backs against the playoff elimination wall, the Houston Dynamo answer with a big 1-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, despite going down a man late in the game. Will Bruin provided the lone goal of the game in the 67th minute. Photos by Andre Brooks

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Despite facing a resilient opponent, the Houston Cougars were able to win the match 3-2 as the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions took them to 5 sets. Brookah Palmer, once again, led the team with 28 kills, helping bring home the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup.

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The University of Houston Cougars sweep three straight sets against the Nicholls State Colonels in the opener of the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup. Freshman Brookah Palmer led the team with 12 kills in the decisive win. Photos by Andre Brooks