HOUSTON, Texas – Despite a second half surge, the Oregon men's basketball team fell to Houston, 65-61, in the inaugural game at the Fertitta Center in front of a sold out crowd on Saturday.
How It Happened: The Ducks scored 43 points in an impressive second half performance, but it was not enough to to overcome a 19 point halftime deficit
Houston found their rhythm right out of the gate, taking an early 6-2 lead at the 18:20 mark after knocking down two three pointers in back-to-back possessions. Bol Bol responded to the Cougars' hot streak with a dunk at 18:00 and a three at 12:13, to make it 10-7.