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Thomas Scores 20 Points as No. 10 Houston Dominates Inside Against California
Cal has made 17 3-pointers in a game and is shooting 48.3% from deep through two games, a test for Houston’s defense.
- On Sunday, the No. 10 Houston Cougars faced the California Golden Bears at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, pitting Houston's defensive approach against California's perimeter-heavy offense.
- California enters following an 84-70 victory over Radford on Wednesday, when the Golden Bears made a program-record 17 3-pointers and are shooting 48.3% from beyond the arc through two games.
- Houston coach Kelvin Sampson acknowledged the challenge, stating, "It's who they are," while noting that California's 3-point shooting forces Houston to prepare for specific perimeter threats.
- Associate head coach Adam Mazarei led California during Wednesday's win while head coach Mark Madsen attended to an emergency; Mazarei confirmed Madsen should return to the bench against Houston.
- Houston dominated La Salle 94-55 in their season opener Monday, preparing for Big 12 competition; forward Jake Wilkins emphasized, "I say we get a lot of reps up," to maintain shooting consistency.
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Thomas scores 20 points as No. 10 Houston dominates inside against California
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 20 points and had eight assists, Joseph Tugler added 16 points and four blocked shots and No. 10 Houston beat California 86-68 on Sunday night in the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.
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Cal’s 3-point shooters to test No. 10 Houston’s defense
The challenges Ole Miss and Michigan presented during the preseason were designed to help No. 10 Houston hit the ground running when the regular season tipped off.The Cougars responded with a 94-55 home victory over La Salle in their season opener Mond...
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