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University of Houston
Cincinnati
Cougars Fall to No. 18 Cincinnati
3/2/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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March 2, 2017
CINCINNATI (AP) - Gary Clark had 14 points and seven rebounds in a balanced attack, and No. 18 Cincinnati rolled to their 26th straight win at home, 65-47 over Houston on Thursday night.
Cincinnati (26-4, 15-2 American Athletic) wrapped up its fourth undefeated season at Fifth Third Arena, which opened in 1989.
Houston (20-9, 11-6 ) came in with the second-best offense in the league but came away with its lowest point total of the season. Rob Gray led with 17 points.
The Cougars also lead the league in fewest turnovers, averaging 9.8. They had 13 against the Bearcats. Houston got outrebounded 40-24.
''They scored 22 points off our turnovers,'' said coach Kelvin Sampson, who is 1-7 in his career against Cincinnati. ''It's the ballgame. And then they were just way more physical on the boards.''
Damyean Dotson made a 3-pointer in the closing minutes after missing on his first four tries, giving him the Houston record of 29 consecutive games with a 3. He moved one ahead of Robert McKiver's mark from 2007-08.
The Bearcats took control by closing the first half with a 20-4 run for a 37-20 lead, Houston's lowest-scoring half of the season. Two of their three worst games offensively this season came against the Bearcats.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday's game, the Cougars meet East Carolina at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the final game inside Hofheinz Pavilion... Facility undergoes a $60 million renovation to become the Fertitta Center for the 2018-19 season.
• Prior to the game against East Carolina, Xavier Dupree, Bertrand Nkali, Kyle Meyer, Danrad Knowles and Damyean Dotson will be recognized on Senior Day.
• From there, Cougars enter the postseason with the American Athletic Conference Championship, set for March 9-12 inside XL Center in Hartford, Conn.
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TICKETS INFORMATION
Fans can purchase $5 tickets for Sunday's game by visiting uhcougars.com/tickets and using this Promo Code: GOCOOGS.
Family Four-Pack -- For only $60, families can purchase a Four-Pack, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hotdogs, 4 drinks and 4 popcorns... Available ONLY at uhcougars.com/tickets and using Promo Code: FAMILYPACK... Deadline is 11 p.m., Saturday.
Basketball of the 2000s -- Fans can receive 2 tickets, 2 souvenir sodas and 2 cheese burgers for only $20. Fans can purchase take advantage of this offer by visiting uhcougars.com/tickets and using this Promo Code: UH2000s... Deadline is 11 p.m., Saturday.
Current University of Houston main campus students are admitted FREE to all Men's Basketball games with valid IDs. Main campus students may purchase student guest tickets to each Men's Basketball game for $5 each, based on availability.
COACHES vs. CANCER 3-POINT CHALLENGE
The Cougars are taking part in the Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge. Houston fans are invited to visit pledgeit.org/cvc-houston and pledge a dollar amount for every 3-pointer the Cougars make from Feb. 1 to March 5.
The funds raised will help the American Cancer Society continue its mission to improving and saving lives by doing the most to help people with cancer today and working tirelessly to find cures for the disease tomorrow.
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 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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