Houston moves to 2-0 in AAC play with 70-56 win over USF

The Houston Cougars return home on Wednesday, January 4 to face Tulsa.
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By Chris Price
Copyright 2016 TexSport Publications

TAMPA, FLORIDA (December 31, 2016) The Houston Cougars raised their American Athletic Conference record to 2-0 with a 70-56 win over South Florida at the Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Three Cougars scored in double figures; with Rob Gray and Damyean Dotson tallying 25 points each, followed by Wes VanBeck with 11. The Cougars shot 42% from the field and pulled down 38 rebounds. The Bulls were led by Troy Holston with 16 points.

The Cougars will return to the friendly confines of Hofheinz Pavilion for a two-game home stand beginning on Wednesday, January 4 with an 8 p.m. CT matchup against Tulsa. They follow that game on Saturday, January 7; facing No. 23 Cincinnati at 8 p.m.