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Ben Sherman

Ben Sherman

Joined: Oct 19, 2024

Ben Sherman has been covering the sports world for most of his journalism career, including 17 years with The Oregonian/OregonLive. One of his favorite memories was covering the 1999 Fiesta Bowl - the first BCS National Championship Game - at Sun Devil Stadium.

Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz yells towards players as they come back to the sidelines during the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.
Football

What Willie Fritz said after Houston's 27-3 loss to Arizona

The Cougars struggled to generate any offense in a 27-3 loss

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Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss (2) was a perfect 11-of-11 passing in his last game.
Football

Game recap, analysis: Houston's bowl hopes take a hit with bad loss to Arizona

The Cougars looked listless in a 27-3 loss Friday night

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The Houston Cougars have a chance to finish near the top of the Big 12.
Football

Houston at Arizona football prediction, game time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Cougars and Wildcats are playing Big 12 football on Friday night

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Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) scores in the first half against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Fertitta Center.
Basketball

Milos Uzan might be X-factor for No. 8 Houston Cougars

Uzan showed off his versatility in Houston's win over Louisiana

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Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) had 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals in the Cougars' loss to Auburn.
Basketball

How to watch No. 8 Houston Cougars basketball vs. Louisiana: TV channel, live stream, prediction, odds

Houston looks to rebound from Saturday's loss to Auburn

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Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars need two wins to become bowl eligible this season.
Football

ESPN FPI predicts Houston Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats winner

Houston needs two more wins to become bowl eligible

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Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) steals the ball away from Houston Cougars forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) during the first half at Toyota Center.
Basketball

AP Top 25 college basketball poll: Houston still in top 10 of national rankings

The Cougars don't lose much ground after losing to a tough Auburn team

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers.
Basketball

What Kelvin Sampson said after Houston's loss to Auburn

"It's certainly not a bad loss for us. It's a loss that we hope we can learn from."

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Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Toyota Center.
Basketball

Coaches Poll top 25: Houston drops in college basketball rankings

The Big 12 has four of the top 10 teams in men's college basketball

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Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) controls the ball as Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) defends during the first half at Toyota Center.
Basketball

Game recap, analysis: No. 4 Houston basketball loses to No. 11 Auburn

The battle between two of the best college basketball teams in the country lived up to the hype

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The Houston Cougars will play the Auburn Tigers on Saturday at the Toyota Center, the home of the Houston Rockets.
Basketball

How to watch No. 4 Houston basketball vs. No. 11 Auburn: TV channel, live stream, prediction, odds

The Cougars and Tigers are the top two college basketball teams in the country

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The Houston Cougars are early favorites to win the 2025 NCAA men's basketball national championship.
Basketball

Auburn, Houston rated as top 2 college basketball teams in country

Saturday night's showdown is must-see TV

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