The Cougars beat the Shockers in a close game 79-70. Houston record now is 16-1. Photos by André Brooks  

Sam Houston Bearkats advances to the next round after fighting off Central Arkansas Bears with a, 77-69, win at the Southland Tourney.  Photos by Matt Flora

Houston Cougars edge the UConn Huskies on a second-half rally for a, 75-70, victory on their second to last game at the Hofheinz Pavilion. Houston sweeps UConn with the win, breaking the tie breaker for third place in the American. Photos by Andre Brooks

The Mustangs of Southern Methodist University looked to remain atop of the American Athletic Conference against in-state rival Houston Cougars at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, TX. Earlier in the season, Houston lost on the road in Dallas to Southern Methodist. The Cougars planned to even the series by defending …

Southern Methodist Mustangs edge the Houston Cougars in conference play. Cougars sit on the third seed in the American standings after the 76-66 loss to the Mustangs. SMU retains its lead on top the AAC. Photos by Andre Brooks

After suffering a loss on the road against the Knights of Central Florida, the Houston Cougars rectifies the defeat by winning, 82-64, at the Hofheinz Pavilion.    Photos by Francisco Casillas

The Temple Owls maintained a game close, the Houston Cougars come out on top with a 79-66 win against the defending AAC champions. The Cougars move to the fifth seed in the American with a 6-4 record.  Photos by Francisco Casillas

Rice Owls gained an early lead against Conference-USA rival, Old Dominion Monarchs, but the Monarchs routed the Owls with a 80-72 victory at Tudor Fieldhouse.  Photos by Andre Brooks

The Houston Cougars opens it’s final season under the Hofheinz Pailion with a, 93-52, win against the Morgan State Bears. Photos by Andre Brooks