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Sasser records 23 pts, 4 ast, 4 reb to lead Houston

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Kevin Cross - Turnover woes continueCross notched 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 loss to Houston.

ImpactCross struggled to maintain possession in Tuesday's blowout loss. Over the last two games, Cross has posted 11 turnovers and had never turned the ball over more than four times leading up to the Jan. 14 win over UCF. Though he turned the ball over multiple times, Cross was able to help in other facets of the game, shooting efficiently while continuing to provide rebounding and playmaking.

JANUARY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jalen Cook - Struggles finding shotCook provided 15 points (6-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 loss to Houston.

ImpactCook struggled to find the bottom of the basket in Tuesday's blowout loss. In back-to-back games, Cook has shot just 23.5 percent from three and 34.2 percent from the field, really struggling to find his shot as of recent. Cook's five rebounds marked a new season high.

JANUARY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

R.J. McGee - Collects two rebounds in lossMcGee finished with two rebounds across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 loss to Houston.

ImpactAfter starting two straight games, McGee returned to his role as a rotational player off the bench. McGee has started in six of his 17 appearances this season, getting different chances as the Green Wave have fluctuated their starting lineup.

JANUARY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Forbes - Seventh straight 20 point gameForbes chipped in 23 points (6-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound and one assist across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 loss to Houston.

ImpactTuesday marked Forbes' seventh straight game reaching 20 or more points and his third consecutive game attempting at least 15 field goals. Whether or not his shot has fallen at a high rate, Forbes has continued to play the role as the primary scoring option for the team. Forbes missed seven three point attempts, though his strong shooting from the charity stripe made up for his overall shooting woes in Tuesday's loss.

JANUARY 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sasser's 23 points leads No. 1 Houston past Tulane, 80-60

Marcus Sasser highlighted a 23-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and No. 1 Houston defeated Tulane 80-60 for the Cougars’ ninth straight victory

JANUARY 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ja'Vier Francis - Moves back to bench roleFrancis contributed four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds over nine minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 win over Tulane.

ImpactAfter starting in place of Jarace Walker in the teams previous contest, Francis returned to his role as a rotational player, though he ultimately did not see too much playing time. Francis held his own as a starter, tallying six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three steals and three blocks in last Wednesday's 83-77 win over South Florida. Returning to his role in the rotation off the bench, Francis made the most of his minutes once again.

JANUARY 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead - Tallies seven assists TuesdayShead chipped in 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 80-60 win over Tulane.

ImpactShead distributed the ball very well in Tuesday's blowout win. Tuesday marked Shead's sixth game of the season with at least seven assists. Shead has made five three's over the last two games, shooting the ball very efficiently all over the floor. Through 18 games, Shead is the third leading passer in the conference, averaging 5.1 assists per game.

JANUARY 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE