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SMU Mustangs vs Houston Cougars Wrap - Houston Wins 87-53

Houston cruised to victory on Thursday, running SMU out of the gym and running up a 87-53 score at Fertitta Center.

Houston was a favorite by -20.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Jarace Walker had 23 points for Houston and Marcus Sasser chipped in with 14 points. Marcus Sasser had 7 assists for them, while Jarace Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

SMU got a 14-point performance from Efe Odigie, who was supported by 12 points from Zach Nutall. Jefferson Koulibaly had 3 assists in a losing cause for SMU, while Samuell Williamson grabbed 5 rebounds.

Houston was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Houston as they grabbed 52 boards, while SMU only had 20

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