No. 5 UH upset by ECU in just second loss of season
Senior guard DeJon Jarreau scored a season-high 25 points in UH basketball’s loss over ECU Wednesday evening | Andy Yanez/The Cougar
A barrage of East Carolina 3-pointers was too much for No. 5 UH to overcome, as the Cougars fell 82-73 to the Pirates Wednesday evening in Greenville, North Carolina.
Senior forward Justin Gorham got off to a hot start for UH, scoring a quick seven points in the opening five minutes of play.
ECU also got off to a hot start shooting led by its star in junior forward Jayden Gardner, who helped the Pirates keep pace with the Cougars early.
Houston senior forward Brison Gresham (55) is blocked by SMU’s Tyson Jolly on Jan. 31 inside of the Fertitta Center. On Wednesday, No. 5 UH lost to ECU 82-73. | Andy Yanez/The Cougar
No. 5 Houston was supposed to steamroll through East Carolina, a team on a five-game losing streak dating back to December, on Wednesday evening.
The Cougars, who have been atop the American Athletic Conference all season long, entered the game with an eight-game winning streak and a three-game lead over second-place Wichita State, and they were supposed to be a lock to win. The Pirates, however, had different plans.
UH jumped out to an early five-point lead, but ECU kept its poise. By halftime, the Cougars had a lead, but it was only three, and the Pirates were grooving on offense. Once the second half started, ECU expanded on its momentum, took control and
Houston men’s basketball senior guard DeJon Jarreau attracts the attention of two SMU defenders in Sunday’s game at Fertitta Center. UH will play against ECU on Wednesday. | Andy Yanez/The Cougar
No. 5 Houston will be looking for its ninth straight win when it travels to Greenville, North Carolina to take on East Carolina on Wednesday.
The Cougars (15-1, 10-1 American Athletic Conference) enter the game following a
70-48 win over SMU. In that contest, UH outscored the Mustangs 42-24 in the second half. Sophomore guard Marcus Sasser led the team with 19 points, and senior forward Justin Gorham had 17 rebounds.