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).

Mar 14, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) dunks during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats during the men's Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cougars rallied late to defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday afternoon, in Stillwater, Okla.

Feb 28, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) splits the defense of Colorado Buffaloes guard Isaiah Johnson (2) and forward Sebastian Rancik (7) in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Basketball

No. 5 Houston snapped its three-game losing streak with a commanding win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday afternoon, inside the Fertitta Center.

Baseball

Houston baseball fell to the Oregon State Beavers in the first game of the Frisco Classic.

Baseball

Houston baseball claimed game one of the Don Sanders Cup by defeating Sam Houston State on Friday night, in Huntsville, Texas.

Feb 23, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) rebounds as Houston Cougars forward Kalifa Sakho (14) defends during the first half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston basketball suffered its worst loss of the season to the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) reacts while playing against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Basketball

Houston basketball has three clear keys to the game to end its losing streak and defeat Kansas.

Baseball

Houston baseball lost the final two games of the series to UTRGV to pick up its first loses of the 2026 season.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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.

Ashton Grissom

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

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Houston Basketball Hangs On To Defeat BYU In Big 12 Conference Tournament Quarterfinals

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No. 7 Houston Rallies Late To Defeat Oklahoma State in Regular Season Finale

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Houston Baseball Falls To No.19 Oregon State In Frisco Classic Opener

Baseball

Houston Baseball Holds On To Defeat Sam Houston State In First Game Of Don Sanders Cup

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No. 5 Houston Blown Out by No. 14 Kansas in Third Consecutive Loss

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No. 5 Houston's Keys To The Game To Defeat No. 14 Kansas

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Houston Baseball Drops Opening Series To UTRGV

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No. 4 Arizona Stuns No. 2 Houston For The First Home Loss Of The Season

Houston Baseball Releases Starting Rotation For UTRGV Series

No. 2 Houston Set To Face No. 4 Arizona In Top-5 Battle

No. 2 Houston Basketball Falls To No. 6 Iowa State In Late-Game Battle

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