INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 19: Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans stretches prior to kickoff of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Derek Stingley shines during preseason victory

Texans cornerback Derek Stingley led the team with three passes defended and one interception during the preseason 28-10 win over the Giants.

Emily Apodaca sparks PV women’s soccer to win

Prairie View junior midfielder Emily Apodaca scored the game-winning goal during the Lady Panthers’ season 2-1 win over North America.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 15: Terrance Arceneaux #23 of the Houston Cougars shoots a basket during a practice session ahead of the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 15, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

UH guard Terrance Arceneaux receives hardship waiver

University of Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux has been granted an NCAA hardship waiver appeal for the 2023-24 season after he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in December. The 6-foot-5 guard had averaged 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds as a key part of the Cougars rotation in the first 11 games prior to the injury. Arceneaux will compete this upcoming season as a sophomore and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Ex-TSU basketball players plan Robert Moreland scholarship

A group of former Texas Southern basketball players have initiated steps to establish an endowed scholarship in the name of Hall of Fame basketball coach Robert Moreland. The scholarship will benefit the student-athletes and the needs of the TSU basketball program. Former Tigers’ basketball players are being asked to donate at least $100 towards the scholarship, and donations from others are also being accepted. Moreland passed away in July.

UH hires Eddie Nunez as new athletic director

The University of Houston has announced that Eddie Nunez has been hired as the school’s new athletic director. Nunez, who is leaving his post as University of New Mexico’s athletic director, signed a five-year contract to help the Cougars navigate the new Big 12. Nunez played basketball at the University of Florida under Billy Donovan.

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