SIU Edwardsville Cougars

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— Milos Uzan scored 16 points, LJ Cryer added 15 and No. 1 seed Houston was able to rest up for the rest of the NCAA Tournament while romping past No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville 78-40 on Thursday in the first round of the Midwest Region.

Kordelius Jefferson gets a fast-break and-1 to fall for Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville.

Mercy Miller denies SIU Edwardsville's Declan DIllon by sending his shot off the backboard from behind for Houston.

L.J. Cryer splashes a corner 3 to beat the halftime buzzer for Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville.

Ja'Vier Francis gets up to throw down a big two-handed jam for Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville.

Milos Uzan drives to the rim and gets a tough layup to fall after some great hustle by Houston to retain possession vs. SIU Edwardsville.

Milos Uzan's 3 takes a lucky bounce off the backboard to roll in for Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville.

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