Houston snapped Cincinnati’s win streak thanks to an offensive surge late in the first half, which lifted the Cougars way over the competition in a 90-52 victory on Sunday at Fertitta Center.
Right away, the Cougars (18-3, 12-3 American Athletic Conference) got things going with a three from junior guard Quentin Grimes after 22 seconds of play. He went on to give UH its first six points and ended with 20 points and eight rebounds.
But the Bearcats wouldn’t let it go unanswered, as Cincinnati (7-8, 5-5 AAC) led 13-8 after going 3-for-3 from behind the arc.