NCAA Hoops

Penders hit with Technical for Passing out

University of Houston basketball coach Tom Penders collapsed during the first half of a game against UAB on Saturday and officials called a technical foul. Penders dropped to his knees before falling face-flat when UAB’s Wen Mukubu drove to the basket and was fouled by Cougar Oliver Lafayette. After Penders was carried off the court on a stretcher and given oxygen, officials upheld the call and UAB’s Carldell “Squeaky” Johnson hit both free throws.

Penders has cardiomyopathy, a congenital heart condition. UH officials attributed the incident to Penders’ heart condition and dehydration. Penders returned to coach the second half, but Houston lost the game 82-79.

Conference USA said Monday that officials “exercised poor judgment.”

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