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Houston Cougars vs Wichita State Shockers Wrap - Wichita State Wins 68-63
Wichita State got 16 points from Alterique Gilbert en route to a 68-63 victory over Houston on Thursday at Charles Koch Arena.
Bettors who backed Wichita State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.5 at sportsbooks.
Tyson Etienne had 16 points for Wichita State and Dexter Dennis chipped in with 12 points. Alterique Gilbert had 3 assists for them, while Dexter Dennis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Houston got a 16-point performance from DeJon Jarreau, who was supported by 13 points from Quentin Grimes. DeJon Jarreau had 3 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Justin Gorham grabbed 6 rebounds.
Wichita State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-26.
Wichita State heads into a battle against Southern Methodist. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.