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Recap - Houston Defeats SMU 75-61

Houston got 21 points from Fabian White Jr. as they ran past SMU 75-61 on Sunday at Fertitta Center.

Bettors who backed Houston were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -10.5 at sportsbooks.

Houston got 19 points from Josh Carlton and another 11 points from Taze Moore. Jamal Shead contributed 11 assists, while Fabian White Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

SMU got 19 points from Kendric Davis in a losing cause and another 10 points from Michael Weathers. Emmanuel Bandoumel contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Weathers had 4 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 44 boards, while SMU only had 21

Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Cincinnati looking for another win. For SMU, they head home to face Cincinnati.