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Alabama State Hornets vs Houston Cougars Wrap - Houston Wins 84-56

The battle between Houston and Alabama State didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Alabama State was handed a 84-56 defeat on Tuesday at Fertitta Center.

Marcus Sasser had 14 points for Houston and Quentin Grimes chipped in with 13 points. DeJon Jarreau had 4 assists for them, while Nate Hinton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Alabama State got a 23-point performance from Tobi Ewuosho, who was supported by 7 points from Kevion Stewart. Kevin Holston had 3 assists in a losing cause for Alabama State, while Tobi Ewuosho grabbed 6 rebounds.

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

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-16.

Houston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the BYU. Alabama State will aim to get back on the winning track at Tennessee.