CHARLESTON, S.C. – University of Houston senior guard LJ Cryer led all gamers with 18 issues as the sixth-ranked Cougars opened the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic with a 65-49 win over Towson inside of TD Arena on Thursday night.
In the first assembly between the two colleges and their first look at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, the Cougars outrebounded the Tigers, 38-31, with 10 offensive forums and became 10 Tiger turnovers into 16 issues in the win.
In an in depth recreation early, the Cougars used a 16-2 run to show an 8-5 benefit right into a 24-7 lead halfway thru the opening part. Houston would by no means lead via fewer than 14 issues for the remainder of the means and driven their result in 25 in the 2d part.
Sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp completed with 14 issues, thank you to a few 3-pointers, and grabbed 3 rebounds whilst sophomore ahead Ja’Vier Francis totaled 10 issues on 5-of-6 taking pictures with 3 rebounds and an lend a hand.
Senior ahead J’Wan Roberts scored 5 issues however led all gamers with 11 rebounds. Senior level guard Jamal Shead completed with 9 issues, 8 assists, two steals and just one turnover in simply greater than 24 mins of motion.
Christian May used to be the handiest Tiger to succeed in double-digit issues with 10 whilst Charles Thompson added a team-high 9 rebounds.
With the win, Houston advanced to 4-0 for the 17th time in class historical past. Towson dropped to 2-2.
UP NEXT
• Following Thursday’s recreation, Houston continues its keep at the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic.
• The Cougars will face the winner of Utah-Wake Forest at 3:30 p.m. (CST) Friday. That recreation will air on ESPN2 and will also be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
• Sunday’s opponent, recreation time and broadcasting community will likely be made up our minds via the bracket effects.
• All Houston Men’s Basketball video games will also be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
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