In Focus: Houston 86, Tulsa 59
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Kevin M. Cox
Media & Technology Director
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The University of Houston Cougars started hot, jumping to an early lead they would never relinquish, as they avenged their only loss of the season with a 86-59 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center.
The University of Houston starters huddle before a game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham looks to pass the ball away from Tulsa Golden Hurricane center Emmanuel Ugboh during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau sails over Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Brandon Rachal during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham battles for an offensive rebound with Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Austin Richie and center Emmanuel Ugboh during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Justin Gorham tries to work past Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Brandon Rachal during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Elijah Joiner drives around Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Rey Idowu misses a jump shot under double-team pressure by Houston Cougars forwards Justin Gorham and Reggie Chaney during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney, right, knocks the ball away from Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Rey Idowu during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser sinks a three-pointer past Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Rey Idowu during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Justin Gorham blocks a shot by Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Darien Jackson during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney fights for a loose ball in a crowd of Tulsa Golden Hurricane defenders during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Darien Jackson is fouled by Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau drives the lane past Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Brandon Rachal during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham scores from the post over Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Rey Idowu during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau scores over Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Curtis Haywood II off a rebound during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Brison Gresham dunks the ball in front of Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Josh Earley during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau is double-teamed by Tulsa Golden Hurricane guards Elijah Joiner and Curtis Haywood II during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Elijah Joiner and Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau wrestle for a loose ball during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at the Fertitta Center.
A tussle breaks out between the Houston Cougars and Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks with his team during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard and Dickinson Gators alumnus Tramon Mark uses a pick set by forward Reggie Chaney to get away from Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Keyshawn Embery-Simpson during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser, right, advances on Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Keyshawn Embery-Simpson during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser, center, is congratulated by Reggie Chaney and Tramon Mark after sinking a three-pointer during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Quentin Grimes drives around Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Curtis Haywood II during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau scores on Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Darien Jackson during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars center Kiyron Powell is called for a foul on Tulsa Golden Hurricane guard Keshawn Williams during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Kevin M. Cox
Media & Technology Director
Kevin joined The Daily News as a photojournalist in 2006. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Photography from Texas State University. He lives in League City with his wife Ashley, a wedding photographer.
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