Dedan Thomas Jr. leads No. 10 UH past Cal at Lake Tahoe Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
No. 10 Houston defeated California 86-68 on November 8 at the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic. Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 20 points and provided eight assists for the Cougars, who improved to 2-0 this season. Houston maintained a strong lead throughout the game, extending their winning streak against unranked opponents to 42 games. Joseph Tugler contributed 16 points and helped the team record 14 steals and seven blocked shots. Cal's Michael Cooper scored 19 points, leading his team, now at 2-1 this season.
- •UH improves to 2-0 this season with the win.
- •Houston led by 17 in the first half and extended their lead to 23.
- •Joseph Tugler had 16 points and four blocks.
- •Michael Cooper scored 19 points for California.
- •Houston records 14 steals and seven blocked shots.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Dedan Thomas Jr. leads the way again as No. 10 UH beats Cal in Lake Tahoe Classic
"The Cougars extended their winning streak against unranked opponents to 42 games as they improved to 2-0 on the season.
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