In American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Sunday (Jan. 31), Tulane picked up a road win at Temple, while No. 6 Houston defeated SMU to improve to 10-1 in conference play.

Tulane 81, Temple 64 - Box Score

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaylen Forbes had a career-high 23 points as Tulane topped Temple 81-64 on Sunday.

Before the game there was a moment of silence for Temple Hall of Fame coach John Chaney, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89.

Kevin Cross had 15 points for Tulane (7-5, 2-5 American Athletic Conference). Jordan Walker added 15 points and eight assists. Gabe Watson had 13 points. Tyland Pope had 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Jake Forrester had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Owls (4-5, 3-5). Damian Dunn added 15 points. Jeremiah Williams had 2 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Temple defeated Tulane 65-57 on Jan. 16.

No. 6 Houston 70, SMU 48 - Box Score

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 19 points and No. 6 Houston beat SMU 70-48 on Sunday for its eighth straight win.

Sasser bounced back to make five of his last 10 shots. After scoring just three points in a victory over Tulane on Thursday, he opened 0 for 5 against the Mustangs.

Justin Gorham had nine points and 17 rebounds for Houston (15-1, 10-1 American), which won its 20th consecutive home game. Reggie Chaney added 10 points.

The Cougars won despite shooting only 34%.

Kendric Davis led SMU (9-4, 5-4) with 11 points. Feron Hunt and Yor Anei each scored 10 points for the Mustangs, who made 32% percent of their shots.

Houston led 28-24 at halftime, then went on a 14-3 run, capped by Gorham’s three-point play with 16 minutes left.