GAME THREAD: MBB vs. Houston (6 PM at Moody)

[PonyPride]

Worth watching: Houston's Tramon Mark didn't make the last trip up the floor — but stayed in the game — while kneading his thigh/hip

Just like that, he seems to be OK

[Charleston Pony]

Our guys are moving the ball better tonight and getting some open looks but just can't knock down shots. This team seems to go as Nutall's shooting does and he's missed 2 open looks already. Phelps then feels pressure to score and forces things driving into 3 defenders and getting stuffed more often than not against this team

[Charleston Pony]

SMU doing a much better job on the boards and has only allowed Houston 2 offensive boards

[PonyPride]

Nutall 3 closes it to 22-19

[PonyPride]

Stellar trash talk from one SMU fan to UH guard Marcus Sasser after missed FG: "You're balding!"

(Hits a little close to home, but it was still funny)

[PonyPride]

SMU doing a much better job on the boards and has only allowed Houston 2 offensive boards

Rebounds

UH 15, SMU 11

[PonyPride]

Shead with a dunk and a 3, extends Houston lead to 29-19

[Charleston Pony]

and the more talented team starts taking over the game...

[PonyPride]

Williamson passes up layup to feed Odigie, who scores and draws Walker's first foul
Hits FT
Closes gap to 29-22

[PonyPride]

Cougars have hit 5 straight, including 2 from 3-point range
34-24

[Charleston Pony]

SMU with 9 assists on 10 made FGs but only 1-7 from three despite several open looks

[PonyPride]

Nutall drills his second 3, closes gap to 34-27

[PonyPride]

Odigie and Nutall have hit 7 of 11 (including ZN's two 3s) for 17 points

The rest of the team has hit 5 of 15 for 12 points

[PonyPride]

Cougars have missed last 2 ... after hitting 8 straight field goals

[PonyPride]

Shead beats buzzer with layup — leads both teams with 11 points

HALFTIME
Houston 43, SMU 29