HOUSTON (Interstat) — D’Aundre Samuels hit a floating jump shot with two seconds remaining Saturday to lift Houston Christian to a 61-60 men’s basketball victory over New Orleans at Sharp Gymnasium.

The Huskies, who led 29-26 at halftime, survived a late push from the Privateers in the final minute of the Southland Conference game. Churchill Abass led New Orleans with 18 points, while Samuels finished with 15 for Houston Christian.

Both teams posted identical offensive ratings of 95.8 in a defensive struggle. New Orleans dominated inside with 44 paint points but shot just 1 for 8 from three-point range and 9 for 16 from the free-throw line. Houston Christian improved to 9-17 overall, while New Orleans fell to 12-15. Attendance was 706.