No. 5 Houston’s 74-60 win in Dallas on Sunday evening over SMU, ending its perfect start to the 2020-21 season, was an example of the Cougars’ culture.
A phrase that has been constantly used by both players and coaches this season, but one that seems to be the only fit to describe the win.
“We take pride in bouncing back from losses,” said UH head coach Kelvin Sampson. “Every season you’re going to have a pivotal game. We talked about that (Saturday). This was one of those pivotal games that have kind of defined our program over the last three years.