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Houston Escapes Syracuse in OT Thriller
25 Nov
Summary
- Sharp and Uzan scored all 11 overtime points for Houston.
- Syracuse's free throw struggles hindered their upset bid.
- Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo, scored 10 points for Syracuse.

No. 3 Houston survived a significant challenge from Syracuse, ultimately triumphing 78-74 in overtime at the Players Era tournament. Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan were the catalysts in the extra period, scoring every one of Houston's 11 points. Uzan, playing in his hometown, was particularly effective with six overtime points.
Syracuse, without leading scorer Donnie Freeman, mounted an impressive comeback, erasing a late deficit to force overtime. Their efforts were hampered by poor free-throw shooting, converting only 12 of 29 attempts. Tyler Betsey led the Orange with 16 points, while Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo, added 10.
The Cougars, still undefeated, will advance to face No. 17 Tennessee next. Syracuse will look to regroup against Kansas in their next tournament game. The contest highlighted Houston's resilience and Syracuse's competitive spirit despite key absences.




