Research shows the Cougar has no natural enemies and sits atop the food chain. Don't tell that to any school in the American Athletic Conference though as Houston's basketball Cougars have been dominant. AAC schools not envious of Houston's recent prowess on the hardwood probably aren't speaking the truth.
Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars proved worthy of the basketball food chain Sunday as they pulled away in the second half at Fifth Third Arena to hand the Bearcats a 72-59 defeat. UC was able to cut a 20-point deficit down to 13. The 59 points was above the 51 Houston had been allowing per contest.