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Texas Tech Downs Houston 82-81 - Match Report

Texas Tech got 23 points from Chance McMillian as they ran past Houston 82-81 on Saturday at Fertitta Center.

Bettors who backed Texas Tech were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.5 at sportsbooks.

Texas Tech got 17 points from Elijah Hawkins and another 14 points from Kerwin Walton. Elijah Hawkins contributed 4 assists, while Elijah Hawkins cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Houston got 22 points from L.J. Cryer in a losing cause and another 18 points from J'Wan Roberts. J'Wan Roberts contributed 3 assists for them, while Joseph Tugler had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Texas Tech were victorious, as the score was 41-38 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 33 boards, while Texas Tech only had 29

Next game, Texas Tech takes its act home to face Baylor looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Oklahoma State.