Morgan State Bears @ Houston Cougars
Gray, Houston light up Morgan State in 93-52 win
HOUSTON -- Rob Gray Jr. scored 22 points and Devin Davis added 19 points to send Houston past Morgan State 93-52 on Friday night in the season opener for both squads.
Kyle Meyer made one of two free throws early to make it 11-0 and the rout was on. Morgan State got on the board with 14:54 before halftime with two free throws.
Later, Gray made two free throws and nailed a 3 to push the lead to 28-5 with 10:04 left.
The Cougars have won their last seven openers and 11 of their last 12. Houston has an all-time record of 51-20 to start the season.
Georgia Southern beat Houston, 65-63 on Nov. 10, 2008 on the first day of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Tiwian Kendley led the Bears with 18 points.
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Kerry Sitton
Referee:Jonathan Sterling
Referee:Kerby Sitton
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
| Big 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16-2 | - | 36-3 |
| Houston | 14-4 | 2 | 30-7 |
| Iowa State | 12-6 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Kansas | 12-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Texas Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 23-11 |
| TCU | 11-7 | 5 | 23-12 |
| BYU | 9-9 | 7 | 23-12 |
| UCF | 9-9 | 7 | 21-12 |
| West Virginia | 9-9 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Cincinnati | 9-9 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Colorado | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Arizona State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-16 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-12 | 10 | 20-15 |
| Baylor | 6-12 | 10 | 17-17 |
| Kansas State | 3-15 | 13 | 12-20 |
| Utah | 2-16 | 14 | 10-22 |
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