Edwards big scoring night powers No. 10 UH past USF

UH guard Kyler Edwards scored a game-high 23 points in the Cougars victory over USF on Tuesday night at Fertitta Center. | Sean Thomas/The CougarLed by senior guard Kyler Edwards points, No. 10 Houston rolled past South Florida 74-55 on Tuesday night at Fertitta Center.

USF opened the game with the first two baskets, but UH quickly responded with a 10-0 run powered by two 3-pointers from Edwards. He continued to have the hot hand throughout the opening half, outscoring the entire Bulls team for nearly the entire first half.

Edwards’ 17 first half points helped UH take a 38-18 lead into the locker room.

USF picked up things offensively during the second half, going on an 11-1 run at the midway…