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Houston takes down Tulsa, 64-57
Cougars improve to 3-1 in CUSA play
Zamal Nixon knocked down four free throws in the final 16 seconds and helped propel Houston to a 64-57 victory on Wednesday night at Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston.
The Cougars (11-6, 3-1), who have won three straight and five of their last six, trailed by two at 55-53 with six minutes left. However, they used a 5-0 flurry to take a 58-55 lead they did not relinquish.
Brown, Thibodeaux, and Harris also scored in double figures for Houston.
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Both teams shot less than 40 percent from the floor. The Cougars outscored the Golden Hurricane by ten, 21-11, at the charity stripe.
Tulsa (9-9, 2-2) was led by Justin Hurtt. Hurtt tallied 20 points in the contest. Steven Idlet finished with a double-double, as he posted 14 points and grabbed 12 boards.
Bryson Pope also scored in double figures for Doug Wojcik's club, as he concluded his night with 13 points.
By: Tim Coyne
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