In the only American Athletic Conference men's basketball game of the day, No. 5 Houston defeated previously-unbeaten SMU, 74-60, on Sunday night (Jan. 3).
No. 5 Houston 74, (rv) SMU 60 - Box Score
DALLAS (AP) — Quentin Grimes hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to ignite a 10-0 run to start the second half for No. 5 Houston and the Cougars rebounded from their first loss with a 74-60 victory over previously undefeated SMU on Sunday night.
That 3-pointer by Grimes from the top of the key to put Houston (8-1, 3-1 American) ahead to stay on the first shot after halftime and Justin Gorham then made a 3.