HOUSTON -- Rob Gray, Jr. scored 15 points while Devonta Pollard and Danrad Knowles added 13 apiece, and Houston defeated Tulane 63-45 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten in American Athletic Conference play.
Houston (13-2, 3-0) led 6-5 at the first media timeout, but steadily walked away from Tulane to lead 37-17 at halftime and generally held a 20-point lead the rest of the game.
The Cougars outrebounded Tulane 50-32, collaring 30 defensive rebounds and making just seven turnovers.
The Green Wave (7-9, 0-3) made 17 field goals while shooting 32 percent (17 of 52), and getting just nine offensive rebounds.