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Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) drives with the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders guard Kamari Lands (22) defends during the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Good, Bad and Ugly of No. 8 Houston Cougars’ Win over Middle Tennessee

Maanav Gupta

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Dec 30, 2025

Houston Cougars Big 12 Title Defense Starts Now

Kolton Becker

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) drives witht the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders guard Sean Smith (55) defends during the first half at Fertitta Center.

2 Key Takeaways From No. 8 Houston Cougars' Narrow Win Over Middle Tennessee

Michael Carrara

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Dec 30, 2025

Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) drives witht the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders guard Sean Smith (55) defends during the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Basketball Outlasts MTSU In Final Non-conference Matchup

Ashton Grissom

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Dec 29, 2025

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson paces the sideline during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena at BJCC.

Houston Cougars Close Out Ugly Win vs. Middle Tennessee State: Live Updates

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Dec 29, 2025

Nov 14, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson speaks with assistant coach Kellen Sampson prior to the game against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Kellen Sampson Draws Familiar Parallels While Praising Houston Cougars

Carson Wersal

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Dec 29, 2025

Feb 24, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at the CU Events Center.

Final Big 12 Power Rankings Before Conference Play

Harrison Simeon

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Dec 29, 2025

Florida guard Xaivian Lee drives to the basket against Colgate during a game this season.

What Top Men’s College Basketball Teams Should Resolve to Do in New Year

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 29, 2025

Dec 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Mercy Miller (25) dunks the ball during the first half against the New Orleans Privateers at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Which Houston Players Could Have A Breakout Game?

Kolton Becker

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Dec 29, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) reacts after making a shot against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Previewing Houston's matchup vs. Middle Tennessee State University

Kolton Becker

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Dec 28, 2025

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Exploring Ralph Cooper’s Impact & Legacy In Sports As A Storyteller & Bridge Builder

Kyle Mosley

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Dec 27, 2025

Houston Cougars center Cedric Lath (2) warms up during practice Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Cougars will be taking on the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA March Madness tournament.

Kevin Sampson Has High Praise For Cedric Lath

Kolton Becker

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Dec 26, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs running back Rayshon Luke (2) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Which Bowl Games are Oregon State's 2025 Opponents Playing In?

Kyle Clements

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Dec 26, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Finally Nominated for This Prestigious Achievement

Maanav Gupta

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Dec 23, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars huddle before the start of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center.

Houston Cougars Stay Put in Week 8 AP Poll Despite Statement Ranked Win

Michael Carrara

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Dec 22, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars huddle before the start of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Houston Cougars Must Watch Out For These 3 Middle Tennessee Players

Kolton Becker

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Dec 22, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) reacts after making a shot against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Here's Why John Calipari Was Extremely Impressed With The Houston Cougars

Ashton Grissom

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Dec 21, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) shoots the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Kelvin Sampson Praises Veteran Guard's Expanding Role After Arkansas Win

Carson Wersal

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Dec 21, 2025

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Prudential Center.

Razorbacks' miscues prove costly in road loss to tough Houston defense

Andy Hodges

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Dec 21, 2025

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