Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.

The stakes weren't much higher for Texas basketball (16-13, 5-11 SEC), but the Longhorns couldn't meet the moment in a disheartening 83-67 loss to Georgia Saturday at Moody Center. What was on ...