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Houston Cougars

Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of Houston

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The Houston Cougars are the athletic teams representing the University of Houston. Informally, the Houston Cougars have also been referred to as the Coogs, UH, or simply Houston. Houston's nickname was suggested by early physical education instructor of the university and former head football coach, John R. Bender after one of his former teams, Washington State later adopted the mascot and nickname.

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🇺🇸 Best NCAA Transfer Portal Fits for Wisconsin G John Blackwell (2026-04-09)
Wisconsin's John Blackwell has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Here are the three best fits for the standout guard....
🇺🇸 Houston Cougars square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in Sweet 16 (2026-03-26)
The No. 5 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament...
🇺🇸 Houston Cougars take on Idaho Vandals in first round of NCAA Tournament (2026-03-19)
The No. 5 Houston Cougars play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Idaho Vandals...
🇺🇸 Men's CBK AP Top 25: Arizona Holds, Houston Jumps to No. 3, Kentucky Returns (2026-02-09)
Arizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week, while Houston climbed up and Kent...

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