Offensive rebounds and second-chance points were the story of the game as the Cougars cruised to a 68-49 victory over the South Florida Bulls, capping off a 4-0 record in American Athletic Conference play over the last two weeks.
The Cougars jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead over the first three minutes of the first half, led by sophomore guard Nate Hinton’s quick four points.
South Florida responded to Houston’s hot start with their own offensive run to erase their early deficit. Halfway through the first half the two teams were knotted at 14 a piece.