Notre Dame 56, at Houston 66

(Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by offensive inefficiency and relentless pressure, the Houston Cougars used a dominant first-half performance to secure a 66-56 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a non-conference men’s basketball game Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The game, played before an announced crowd of 1,629, saw the Cougars improve their season record to 7-1, while the Fighting Irish fell to 5-3. Houston seized control of the contest from the opening tip, building a substantial lead in the first half that ultimately proved insurmountable for Notre Dame. The Cougars led 39-25… Read more...