Point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. delivered another strong performance Sunday night as No. 10 University of Houston defeated the California Golden Bears in the Lake Tahoe Classic. The Cougars secured the victory in the early-season tournament, with Thomas Jr. continuing his impressive start to the season.
The game took place on November 8, 2026, as part of the Lake Tahoe Classic event. Houston, ranked 10th nationally, improved their record with the win over the Pac-12 opponent. Thomas Jr., a key playmaker for the Cougars, has been a consistent contributor through the opening games of the campaign.
