SMU Mustangs fall short against BYU Cougars at the New Mexico Bowl.   Photos by Francisco Casillas

After suffering a loss on the road, the Houston Cougars bounce back with a 72-61 victory at home against the SMU Mustangs propelling Houston to a 3-1 standing in conference play.   Photos by Matt Flora

In a hard fought game the SMU Mustangs came out on top beating the Houston Cougars 34-31. Photos by André Brooks  

Houston Cougars  grabs a share of the American Athletic Conference title after beating the SMU Mustangs, 90-79 – celebrating the school’s first regular-season title since claiming a share of the Southwest Conference in 1992. Photos by Francisco Casillas & Matt Flora \

Houston Cougars retain their home-undefeated streak; defeating the SMU Mustangs, 67-58.     Photos by Andre Brooks

Houston Cougars rally from a eight point deficit to take the win and sweep the SMU Mustangs, 60-56.   Photos by Francisco Casillas

The Cougars’ rushing game pushes Houston over Southern Methodist with a, 35-22, victory at TDECU Stadium. 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

The Houston Cougars women’s volleyball drop their sixth consecutive series against conference rival SMU Mustangs at home, 3-0- massing a 5-10 record overall and 0-4 in conference. Photos by Matt Flora