Jan. 17, 2004

The University of Houston is offering college basketball fans a "Martin Luther King Holiday Special" for its final non-conference game against Centenary as fans can purchase tickets to the game for just $2. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and the $2 tickets may be purchased at the door.

The Cougars will be looking for its second straight win and eight home victory of the season after Houston defeated East Carolina, 55-53, in Hofheinz Pavilion on Saturday, January 17.

The victory evened Houston's record to 7-7 and was the Cougars' first Conference USA win of the season.

Following the Centenary game, Houston will play three consecutive Conference USA road games at Memphis, Louisville and USF.