Official Site of the AAC · Dec 26, 2019
Houston Wins Diamond Head Classic
In the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Christmas (Dec. 25), Houston captured the Diamond Head Classic title.
Houston 75, No. 21/20 Washington 71
HONOLULU (AP) -- Fabian White Jr. and Caleb Mills scored 19 points each to help Houston rally to a 75-71 win over No. 21 Washington in the title game of the Diamond Head Classic on Wednesday.
The Cougars (10-3) trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, but outscored the Huskies (10-3) 44-35 after halftime to win their fourth straight. White shot 7 of 13 from the field and hit all five of his free throws to finish with a career-high in points scored and earn the tournament’s most outstanding player honors.