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March Madness - Houston Defeats Duke 70-67 - Recap

Duke was burned for 26 points by L.J. Cryer on Saturday as Houston picked up a 70-67 win at Alamodome.

Bettors who backed Houston were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.

Houston got 16 points from Emanuel Sharp and another 11 points from J'Wan Roberts. J'Wan Roberts contributed 5 assists, while J'Wan Roberts cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Duke got a 27-point performance from Cooper Flagg, who was supported by 16 points from Kon Knueppel. Cooper Flagg had 4 assists in a losing cause for Duke, while Cooper Flagg grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Duke were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-29.