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Houston Dominates SIUE 78-40 in NCAA Opener

3/20/2025

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In a commanding display, top-seeded Houston crushed No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville 78-40 in their NCAA Tournament debut. After a fleeting lead from SIUE, Houston's powerhouse performance shone through, with four players hitting double digits. SIUE, in their first tournament appearance, wrapped up the season at 22-12, while Houston now gears up to challenge Gonzaga.

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In a commanding display, top-seeded Houston crushed No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville 78-40 in their NCAA Tournament debut. After a fleeting lead from SIUE, Houston's powerhouse performance shone through, with four players hitting double digits. SIUE, in their first tournament appearance, wrapped up the season at 22-12, while Houston now gears up to challenge Gonzaga.