University of Houston Athletics

Houston, Tulsa Pick Up Wins Wednesday

12.11.19

Houston and Tulsa picked up home wins in American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Wednesday night (Dec. 11).

Houston 71, UT Arlington 63 - Box Score

HOUSTON (AP) -- Nate Hinton had a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Houston beat UT Arlington 71-63 on Wednesday night.

Caleb Mills had 17 points off the bench for Houston (6-2), which earned its fourth consecutive win. Quentin Grimes added 10 points.

Brian Warren scored a season-high 27 points for the Mavericks (4-7). David Azore added 13 points and eight rebounds. Jabari Narcis had 10 points.

Tulsa 69, Boise State 56 - Box Score

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Freshman Isaiah Hill, a backup guard, had 14 points as Tulsa defeated Boise State 69-56 on Wednesday night.

Darien Jackson had 12 points for Tulsa (8-2). Lawson Korita, another backup, added 11 points. Brandon Rachal had 10 points for the Golden Hurricane.

Tulsa dominated the first half and led 43-22 at the break. The Golden Hurricane shot 56% in the first half compared to 28% for the Broncos, who made just seven field goals and were 2 for 15 from 3-point distance. Tulsa finished at 51%; Boise State at 38%.

Tulsa led 69-48 with 3 minutes, 39 seconds remaining in the second half before Boise State scored the game's final eight points.

RJ Williams had 19 points for the Broncos (5-4). Derrick Alston Jr. added 10 points.