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Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs Houston Cougars Recap - Houston Wins 71-56
Josh Carlton scored 17 points leading Houston to a 71-56 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette at Fertitta Center on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Houston were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -21.5.
Jamal Shead had 16 points for Houston and Taze Moore chipped in with 14 points. Jamal Shead had 5 assists for them, while Taze Moore was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Louisiana-Lafayette got a 13-point performance from Jordan Brown, who was supported by 12 points from Kentrell Garnett. Kobe Julien had 3 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Jordan Brown grabbed 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Houston had a 44-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Houston heads into a battle against Oklahoma State. Louisiana-Lafayette, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-New Orleans.