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Houston's Kelvin Sampson Becomes 17th Division I Coach to Reach 800 Wins
Kelvin Sampson became the 17th NCAA Division I coach to reach 800 wins, leading Houston to a 75-57 victory over Lehigh in their season opener.
- On Nov 3, 2025, No. 2 Houston Cougars men's basketball team opened the season with a 75-57 home win over Lehigh on Monday night.
- Houston unveiled its second NCAA Final Four banner before the game, marking last season's national runner-up finish as the Houston Cougars men's basketball team entered ranked No. 2.
- Key contributors included Cenac, Uzan, and Tugler as Houston shot 57% in the first half and built a 44-23 halftime lead.
- Kelvin Sampson reached 800 wins in his 37-year career, improving to 800-354 and 300-84 at Houston, celebrating with wife Karen Sampson and Houston athletic director Eddie Nunez.
- Sampson's résumé includes seven NCAA Tournament appearances with Houston Cougars and 20 overall while leading four different schools, now in his 12th season at Houston.
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Henry HeraldKelvin Sampson earns 800th win as No. 2 Houston bests Lehigh
On an opening night in which they unfurled a Final Four banner from the rafters of the Fertitta Center, Kelvin Sampson earned his 800th career win and second-ranked Houston handled visiting Lehigh 75-57 on Monday night.
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