Coogs Basketball Net Sampson 800th Victory
Kelvin Sampson achieves 800th career win as #2 ranked Houston Cougars beat Lehigh. The post Coogs Basketball Net Sampson 800th Victory appeared first on Houston Press.
The University of Houston men’s basketball team played the first game of the season on Monday night at the Fertitta Center. The Coogs cruised to a win over Lehigh University, beating the Mountain Hawks by a score of 75-57. The victory marks the 800th win of head coach Kelvin Sampson’s career.
Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts on the sideline. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars slam dunks against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cougar fans pose with the NCAA Regional Trophy. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars Cheerleader excites fans during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Houston Cougars season tips off. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars defends against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheer on during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars backs down to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheer on during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars slam dunks against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars slam dunks against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Fans rate Cougar slam dunk. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars reacts against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars shoots over a Mountain Hawk. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars Cheerleader excites fans during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Isiah Harwell #1 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The 2025 Final Four banner is revealed at the Fertitta Center prior to the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kalifa Sakho #14 of the Houston Cougars battles against Hank Alvey #35 of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans pose prior to the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Edouard Benoit #5 of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks blocks out Chase McCarty #24 of the Houston Cougars. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kordel Jefferson #0 of the Houston Cougars passes the ball against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars celebrate Coach Sampson’s 800th win. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans pose prior to the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars brings the ball up court. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Mercy Miller #25 of the Houston Cougars dribbles the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheer on during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kellen and Kelvin Sampson look on from the sideline. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars defends the passing lane. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Cougar fans pose prior to the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars shoots against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougar fans view the trophy case. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Head coach Brett Reed of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks reacts on the sideline. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chase McCarty #24 of the Houston Cougars and Edouard Benoit #5 of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks battle for a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans pose prior to the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars celebrates his 800th win. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheer on during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars dives for a loose ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars Cheerleader excites fans during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Karen and Kelvin Sampson celebrate his 800th win. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars shoots over a against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars Cheerleader excites fans during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars reacts against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Isiah Harwell #1 of the Houston Cougars shoots the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Shasta launches a t-shirt in the crowd. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheer on during the game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Ramon Walker Jr. #3 of the Houston Cougars gets in position to box out. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars looks to pass the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
A Canon camera was accidentally kicked on the court by a player. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Lauren Sampson celebrates her father’s 800th win. Credit: Jack Gorman
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