ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Houston Defeats Rice 79-46
Houston blew out Rice on Friday, running up the score in a 79-46 win at Fertitta Center.
Houston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -13.5-point spread as favorites.
Marcus Sasser had 26 points for Houston and Kyler Edwards chipped in with 18 points. Marcus Sasser had 5 assists for them, while J'Wan Roberts was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Rice got 11 points from Travis Evee in a losing cause and another 10 points from Riley Abercrombie. Travis Evee contributed 3 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 7 rebounds.
Houston was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Virginia. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern.