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Optimism abounds for No. 17 Houston before opener vs. Lamar

For the first time in 37 years, the Houston Cougars will open a season ranked among the Top 25 in the AP preseason poll, perhaps the clearest indication of their ascent under veteran coach Kelvin Sampson. The 17th-ranked Cougars (23-8, 13-5 American Athletic Conference last season) have won 20-plus ...

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Xavier worries about defense ahead of Oakland opener

Xavier shouldn't have much trouble scoring this season. Stopping its opponents from doing the same could be another issue. The Musketeers will see what they have when they host Oakland in Cincinnati to open the season Wednesday. "Our guys know what's at stake," said Xavier coach Travis Steele. ...

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