Coogs Top Islanders
HOUSTON, TX (Hofheinz Pavilion) -- The Houston Cougars earned a solid victory Sunday afternoon over the Texas A&M--Corpus Christi Islanders 83-76 in front of 2,628 fans.
Despite getting outrebounded 44 to 28, Houston's "three-headed monster" of seniors Aubrey Coleman (29 points) and Kelvin Lewis (22 points) and junior Adam Brown (14 points off the bench) helped the Coogs come out on top.
The Islanders did a lot of damage in the painted area and scored 42 points off dribble penetration and offensive rebounding.
However, the Coogs' four-guard lineup did pick up 13 steals and helped disrupt the Islanders' offense and produce 35 points off 24 TAMU--CC turnovers.
"We did a lot of things really well in this game today," said Coogs head coach Tom Penders. "We moved the ball. We had 17 assists on 30 buckets. We had 13 steals."
"When we go with the four guards, we're really in an all out shut down passing lanes mode and rotating and trying to get tips and deflections," Penders said. "We're not worrying about rebounding. We're just going to disrupt their offense; and, it worked most of the game tonight."
Houston (4-2) trailed 41-36 after a 9-3 run by the Islanders early in the second half; however, Lewis and Coleman combined to hit four straight three-point baskets to give the Coogs a 48-44 lead with 14:29 remaining in the second half. Adam Brown added four points while freshman big man Kendrick Washington chipped with four more points to help stretch the lead to 59-48 with 10:36 on the clock.
"We're shooting to get him (Kendrick) to 15 to 20 minutes a game before Christmas," Penders added.
The Islanders (4-4) pulled within two points three times down the stretch; and, Coleman had an answer each time. Coleman scored on a dunk the first time (65-61); hit two free throws and a three point shot the second time (70-63); and made two more free throws the third and final time (80-76).
The Coogs take a break for finals before hosting Troy next Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. Troy defeated Auburn (at Auburn) 81-77 on December 4.
Listen to Coach Penders' entire post-game press conference. He talks about the Coogs' having the toughest non-conference schedule in C-USA; the reason for playing in the Alaska Tournament; the win over the Islanders; the player rotation; etc.
Despite getting outrebounded 44 to 28, Houston's "three-headed monster" of seniors Aubrey Coleman (29 points) and Kelvin Lewis (22 points) and junior Adam Brown (14 points off the bench) helped the Coogs come out on top.
The Islanders did a lot of damage in the painted area and scored 42 points off dribble penetration and offensive rebounding.
However, the Coogs' four-guard lineup did pick up 13 steals and helped disrupt the Islanders' offense and produce 35 points off 24 TAMU--CC turnovers.
"We did a lot of things really well in this game today," said Coogs head coach Tom Penders. "We moved the ball. We had 17 assists on 30 buckets. We had 13 steals."
"When we go with the four guards, we're really in an all out shut down passing lanes mode and rotating and trying to get tips and deflections," Penders said. "We're not worrying about rebounding. We're just going to disrupt their offense; and, it worked most of the game tonight."
Houston (4-2) trailed 41-36 after a 9-3 run by the Islanders early in the second half; however, Lewis and Coleman combined to hit four straight three-point baskets to give the Coogs a 48-44 lead with 14:29 remaining in the second half. Adam Brown added four points while freshman big man Kendrick Washington chipped with four more points to help stretch the lead to 59-48 with 10:36 on the clock.
"We're shooting to get him (Kendrick) to 15 to 20 minutes a game before Christmas," Penders added.
The Islanders (4-4) pulled within two points three times down the stretch; and, Coleman had an answer each time. Coleman scored on a dunk the first time (65-61); hit two free throws and a three point shot the second time (70-63); and made two more free throws the third and final time (80-76).
The Coogs take a break for finals before hosting Troy next Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. Troy defeated Auburn (at Auburn) 81-77 on December 4.
Listen to Coach Penders' entire post-game press conference. He talks about the Coogs' having the toughest non-conference schedule in C-USA; the reason for playing in the Alaska Tournament; the win over the Islanders; the player rotation; etc.
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