Column: Turnovers key for Cougars success in stretch run

Junior guard Ronnie Johnson’s experience at the point will be vital for the Cougars down the stretch. | File photo/The CougarIt’s obvious the Cougars can make a run at the conference crown after their impressive victory over Southern Methodist University Mustangs on Monday night.

What’s not clear is which team will show up for the rest of the season: the team that carelessly turns the ball over or the team that forces turnovers?

With only two losses separating first through sixth place, the race for the American Athletic Conference title may come down to something as simple as which team is protecting the ball better.

Since entering conference play, the Cougars have gone 6-4, which seems great…