Houston and Memphis grabbed wins on Wednesday night, with the Cougars’ victory over Providence marking the 19th “Major 7” win by American Athletic Conference teams this season.
Houston 70, Providence 59
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Rob Gray scored 24 points and Houston defeated Providence 70-59 on Wednesday night in the Hall of Fame Holiday Classic.
Gray provided the spark in a couple of offensive bursts in the second half, scoring eight straight points during a 13-6 run to start the second half that expanded an eight-point lead to 44-29.