Feb. 3, 2004

The University of Houston returns to Hofheinz Pavilion to begin a two-game homestand when the Cougars play host to Southern Miss in a Conference USA game at 7:30 p.m. on February 3.

Houston enters the Southern Miss game with an 8-10 overall record and a 2-5 Conference USA mark after winning its first road game this season, 65-53, at South Florida last Saturday night.

Southern Miss is 10-8 overall this season. The Golden Eagles are 3-4 in C-USA play after winning a 64-58 decision at Tulane last Saturday.