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‘There was no bite’: Sampson keeps it simple after Jarreau ejection, loss

CINCINNATI — The Cougars fell apart in the second half of Houston’s 64-62 loss Saturday night at Fifth Third Arena at Cincinnati, but head coach Kelvin Sampson had one thing on his mind afterward.

“Let’s address the bite,” a baffled Sampson said, referring to junior guard DeJon Jarreau’s ejection late in the game after he allegedly bit a Cincinnati player while diving for a loose ball. “There was no bite.”

Jarreau, before being tossed with a flagrant 2 foul, had five points, four rebounds and six assists for the Cougars.

“He’s our starting point guard,” Sampson said.