Penders Gets Raise, Extension: After one season at Houston, Tom Penders received a one-year extension and a healthy pay raise. School officials were obviously impressed with Penders’ coaching last season. The Cougars finished 18-12, including a marquis victory against Final Four contestant Louisville. Penders will make $350,000 per season with the potential to earn more. He has been a coach at Tufts, Columbia, Fordham, Rhode Island and Texas. [4/23/05]