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San Diego State Downs Houston 73-70 - Match Report
San Diego State got 18 points from Miles Byrd as they ran past Houston 73-70 on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Bettors who backed San Diego State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +13.0 at sportsbooks.
San Diego State got 16 points from Jared Coleman-Jones and another 13 points from Pharaoh Compton. Nick Boyd contributed 6 assists, while Nick Boyd cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Houston got 23 points from Emanuel Sharp in a losing cause and another 21 points from L.J. Cryer. Joseph Tugler contributed 3 assists for them, while J'Wan Roberts had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Houston were victorious, as the score was 30-26 at the break.
Houston had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
San Diego State heads into a battle against Fresno State. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Butler.