The first half between Houston and Oregon began slowly for both sides as neither team could find a groove offensively.
In the first 10 minutes of the game, both teams scored only 20 points combined.
However in the final 10 minutes of the first half, the script completely changed as both teams put up 40 points.
The Cougars’ offense woke up from its slumber first as UH went on a 12-4 run after both teams were tied at 10, but the Ducks responded to Houston’s initial punch with an 18-5 run to end the half.
The Ducks led 33-27 at the break.