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Houston Defeats Cincinnati 75-69 - Recap
Cincinnati was burned for 25 points by Jarace Walker on Saturday as Houston picked up a 75-69 win at Fertitta Center.
Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.0-point spread.
Houston got 14 points from J'Wan Roberts and another 13 points from Jamal Shead. Jamal Shead contributed 5 assists, while Jarace Walker cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Cincinnati got 24 points from Landers Nolley II in a losing cause and another 15 points from Viktor Lakhin. David DeJulius contributed 9 assists for them, while Jeremiah Davenport had 6 rebounds.
Houston trailed at halftime, 43-37.
The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 30 boards, while Cincinnati only had 26
Houston heads into a battle against Wichita State. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tulsa.