Day & Date Result/Time (CDT) Opponent Arena Location Friday, Aug. 9 W, 68-32 Roseto Sharks Arena Altero Felici Rome Monday, Aug. 12 W, 95-88 BC Silute (Lithuania) Pala Terme Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme Tuesday, Aug. 13 W, 75-32 LCC International University (Lithuania) Pala Terme Via Cimbue, Montecatini Terme Thursday, Aug. 15 1 p.m. Italian Select Palazzetto Costa Masnaga Costa Masnaga

Day & Date Event Wednesday, Aug. 14 Orientation tour of Milan and visit to The Last Supper Thursday, Aug. 15 Tour of Como Friday, Aug. 16 Boat tour of Lake Como

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– Behind 22 points and 10 rebounds from sophomore guardand an outstanding defensive effort, the University of Houston Men's Basketball program cruised to a 75-32 win over LCC University (Lithuania) on Tuesday inside Pala Terme.Falling behind 2-0 early, the Cougars scored the next 13 points on the way to amassing a 20-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back in winning for the third straight game on their summer tour of Italy. Houston held LCC University to only 1-of-12 shooting in the game's first 10 minutes.LCC University scored the first two points of the second half, but the Cougars responded again with a 17-0 run and built as much as a 44-point lead late in the game.LCC University never posted more than six unanswered points at any point in the game before the Cougars answered with points of their own.Houston did not allow more than four LCC field goals in any period and enjoyed a 59-37 rebounding advantage with 21 offensive rebounds while forcing 17 turnovers. LCC shot only 21.3 percent (10-of-47) from the field in the game.Sophomore guardadded 12 points, thanks to four 3-pointers. Sophomore guardreturned to the lineup to score 12 points with eight rebounds, a game-high seven assists and four steals. The New Orleans native sat out Monday's win over BC Silute due to illness.Redshirt freshman guardfinished with 10 points.Gedimas Lesciauskas led LCC University with eight points.The Cougars play their final game when they take on Italian Select at 1 p.m. (CDT), Thursday, inside the Palazzetto Costa Masnaga in Costa Masnaga, Italy.Fans can get a head start on the 2019-20 campaign by purchasing season tickets now, starting at only $225.Fans can purchase 2019-20 season tickets any time at UHCougars.com/tickets or by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.Fans who would like to be contacted about ticket options should fill out an interest form or click here Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu . For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter, catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clickingon the team' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK