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Recap - Houston Defeats Tulane 75-62

Houston got 18 points from Caleb Mills as they ran past Tulane 75-62 on Thursday at Fertitta Center.

Houston earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -16.5-point spread.

Houston got 15 points from Quentin Grimes and another 12 points from Nate Hinton. Nate Hinton contributed 7 assists, while Nate Hinton cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Tulane got a 17-point performance from Teshaun Hightower, who was supported by 13 points from K.J. Lawson. Christion Thompson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Tulane, while Teshaun Hightower grabbed 5 rebounds.

Houston was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-23.

Houston heads into a battle against Wichita State. Tulane, meanwhile, will have their next action against East Carolina.