TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kyler Edwards made seven 3-pointers as part of his 29 points, and No. 11 Houston held off several rallies by Tulsa for a 66-64 win on Saturday night.
Tulsa freshman guard Anthony Pritchard missed a game-tying layup with a second to play, and the Golden Hurricanes had another chance with 0.4 seconds remaining but Houston blocked Sam Griffin’s 3-point attempt.
Houston (15-2, 4-0 American Athletic Conference) also got 10 points from Reggie Chaney.
Tulsa (6-9, 0-4) was led by Jeriah Horne with 24 points, and 10 from Griffin.
Tulsa had stormed back from a 17-point halftime deficit to make it 50-49 with 11:03 left.