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Central Florida Knights vs Houston Cougars Recap - Houston Wins 71-65

Tramon Mark scored 19 points leading Houston to a 71-65 victory over Central Florida at Fertitta Center on Saturday.

Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread.

Houston got 18 points from Marcus Sasser and another 12 points from J'Wan Roberts. Jamal Shead contributed 4 assists, while Ja'Vier Francis cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Central Florida got 17 points from Darius Johnson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Ithiel Horton. Darius Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Darius Johnson had 8 rebounds.

Houston led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Central Florida as they grabbed 33 boards, while Houston only had 32

Houston heads into a battle against SMU. Central Florida, meanwhile, will have their next action against East Carolina.