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Houston Downs Xavier 66-60 - Match Report
L.J. Cryer scored 23 points leading Houston to a 66-60 victory over Xavier at Cintas Center on Friday.
Bettors who backed Houston were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.
Jamal Shead had 13 points for Houston and Emanuel Sharp chipped in with 10 points. Emanuel Sharp had 4 assists for them, while J'Wan Roberts was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Xavier got 17 points from Quincy Olivari in a losing cause and another 14 points from Desmond Claude. Quincy Olivari contributed 4 assists for them, while Gytis Nemeiksa had 8 rebounds.
Houston led at halftime, 36-32.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.
Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rice. Xavier will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Delaware.