From the press box: Houston knocks off Memphis at home

Houston – The Cougars extended their win streak to 10 games with a 31-13 win over Memphis. Houston built its lead with a 21-point second quarter that included a touchdown pass and run by quarterback Clayton Tune. He scampered 20 yards for a touchdown with 53 seconds left in the first half to give the Cougars a 21-3 lead after two quarters. 

The Houston offense sputtered in the second half. Tune threw two interceptions and running back Alton McCaskill was out with an injury. The Cougars turned to the defense with Memphis cutting the deficit to 21-13 with 14:52 left in the fourth quarter. Memphis, within one possession for the first time since the second quarter, went three-and-out on two consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter to keep the winning streak alive.