What appeared was going to be an easy win for No. 17 Houston over No. 14 Texas Tech quickly turned into a grinded-out slugfest on Sunday afternoon, with UH was pulling out a 64-53 win.
After the Cougars (3-0) were in control for the entire first half and almost half of the second, the Red Raiders (2-1) made a furious rally after falling behind by 20 points.
While the UH enjoyed its comfortable lead, senior guard DeJon Jarreau, who had eight points and nine rebounds in the win, and Texas Tech senior forward Marcus Santos-Silva had a small moment where both players jawed at each other that was quickly separated but was the beginning of the game’s physicality going forward.