In Focus: Houston 67, Virginia 47
- By KEVIN M. COX/The Daily News
Kevin M. Cox
Former Media & Technology Director
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The 15th-ranked Houston Cougars defeated the 25th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers 67-47 on Tuesday night in front of a sold out crowd at the Fertitta Center in Houston.
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Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark is guarded by Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin puts pressure on Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser knocks the ball away from Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore, right, passes around Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser is double-teamed by Virginia Cavaliers forward Kadin Shedrick and guard Kihei Clark during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney scores around Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards drives around Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser is fouled by Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser pulls up short on Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney grimaces and Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin looks up after a hard foul during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards guards Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser sets up a play while guarded by Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars center Josh Carlton beats Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman and center Francisco Caffaro for an offensive rebound during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser reacts after being fouled during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards hits a three-pointer over Virginia Cavaliers guard Carson McCorkle during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Fabian White Jr. dunks a pass from Marcus Sasser on a fast break during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead passes out of a double-team by Virginia Cavaliers guard Carson McCorkle and center Francisco Caffaro during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark is pressured by Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars center Josh Carlton works inside of Virginia Cavaliers center Francisco Caffaro during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore misses a shot under pressure from Virginia Cavaliers guard Kody Stattmann during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars center Josh Carlton is double teamed by Virginia Cavaliers center Francisco Caffaro and forward Jayden Gardner during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser hits a three-pointer over Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser misses a shot while defended by Virginia Cavaliers guard Kody Stattmann during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead looks for a way past Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Virginia Cavaliers guard Taine Murray and forward Kadin Shedrick pressure Houston Cougars forward Fabian White Jr. during the first half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards and Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin scramble after a loose ball during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards hits a three over Virginia Cavaliers guard Kihei Clark during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser drives around Virginia Cavaliers guard Reece Beekman during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Fabian White Jr. posts up on Virginia Cavaliers forward Jayden Gardner during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks with guard Taze Moore during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore drives past Virginia Cavaliers guard Armaan Franklin during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore flies over Virginia Cavaliers guard Kody Stattmann during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward Fabian White Jr. leans into Virginia Cavaliers forward Kadin Shedrick during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Virginia Cavaliers center Francisco Caffaro fouls Houston Cougars forward Reggie Chaney during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Kyler Edwards drives through a gap in the Virginia Cavaliers defense during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser drives past Virginia Cavaliers guard Carson McCorkle during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Virginia Cavaliers center Francisco Caffaro can't contain Houston Cougars guard Marcus Sasser during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts beats Virginia Cavaliers forward Kadin Shedrick for an offensive rebound during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead is chased up court by Virginia Cavaliers guard Chase Coleman during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
Houston Cougars guard Taze Moore celebrates in the final seconds of a 67-47 win over the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Fertitta Center.
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