Ashton Grissom

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

Ashton Grissom is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He is currently a senior at the University of Houston and majoring in Sports Media Production with a minor in Marketing and Spanish. He also works for two student organizations: The Cougar and CoogTV. You can find Grissom on his Instagram (@ashtonagrissom8) or Twitter (@ashtongrissom8).

Basketball

No. 2 Houston suffered a rare home loss to the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats, which set them back in the Big 12 Conference standings.

Baseball

Houston baseball announced its starting pitchers for the weekend series against UTRGV.

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) goes to the basket against Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) during the first half for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Houston Cougars will face off against the Arizona Wildcats in a top-5 battle this Saturday, inside the Fertitta Center.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) goes for a layup around Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) during the first half in the3 Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Basketball

Houston basketball fell to the Iowa State Cyclones 70-67 on Monday night in Ames, Iowa.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

The Houston Cougars made a splash in recruiting for this upcoming season, and they added several wide receivers who will have an impact going forward.

Baseball

Houston baseball defeated Manhattan on Sunday to remain perfect on the 2026 season.

Feb 14, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) celebrates guard Milos Uzan (7) three point basket against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston basketball found its rhythm to defeat the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in Houston, Texas.

Feb 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to guard Emanuel Sharp (21) in the first half against the UCF Knights at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Basketball

coach Kelvin Sampson praised his star guard after breaking Houston’s all-time made three-point record.

Feb 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) goes up for a three-point shot against Utah Utes forward Josh Hayes (7) during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Basketball

Senior guard Emanuel Sharp shattered Houston’s all-time three-point record in the Cougars’ commanding win over Utah.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

Houston’s freshman quarterback Keisean Henderson is the next piece to the Cougars’ success in the Big 12 Conference.

Feb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Houston Cougars forward Chris Cenac Jr. (5) reacts to a made three-point shot during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Houston Cougars went on the road and defeated BYU which is a huge win going forward in the Big 12 Conference race.

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to guard Isiah Harwell in the second half against the UCF Knights at Fertitta Center.

Basketball

Houston played well all around to defeated the UCF Knights on Wednesday night, inside the Fertitta Center, located in Houston, Texas.

Ashton Grissom

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

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