#10/8 Houston Topples California

11/8/2026 10:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Four Cougars scored in double digits leading #10/8 University of Houston Men's Basketball team to a 86-68 win over California on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.

For a second consecutive game, senior guard Dedan Thomas Jr. lead the team with 20 points and eight assists. Senior forward Joseph Tugler added 16 points and four blocked shots while senior forward Delrecco Gillespie added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Cougars (2-0), who shot 52% from the field and outscored the Golden Bears 50-24 in the paint. Chase McCarty had 11 points, making three 3-pointers.

Mady Cooper led California (2-1) with 19…