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Recap - Houston Defeats Texas Southern 83-48

Houston cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Texas Southern out of the gym and running up a 83-48 score at Fertitta Center.

Marcus Sasser had 20 points for Houston and Jarace Walker chipped in with 19 points. Jamal Shead had 6 assists for them, while Jarace Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Texas Southern got a 15-point performance from Zytarious Mortle, who was supported by 9 points from Davon Barnes. Joirdon Karl Nicholas had 1 assists in a losing cause for Texas Southern, while Davon Barnes grabbed 7 rebounds.

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

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.

Houston heads into a battle against Oregon. Texas Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Auburn.