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US college basketball exhibition games
Overview
Several high-profile college basketball exhibition games took place, featuring top-ranked programs.
In one matchup, the No. 10 Houston Cougars defeated the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines 83-66. Houston utilized a physical style of play to out-rebound Michigan and force turnovers. Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. noted that his team struggled with consistency and three-point shooting, though he expressed optimism about using the preseason testing for adjustments.
In another game, the No. 4 UConn Huskies defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 76-53. UConn’s perimeter defense and athleticism allowed them to control the transition game and rebounding. Purdue faced offensive challenges, connecting on only 38.7% of field goal attempts and making just 2 of 25 three-point attempts. CJ Cox was the only player for Purdue to reach double figures with 18 points.
Entities
Purdue · Houston Cougars · Matt Painter · Mike Boynton Jr. · UConn
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesUConn defeats Purdue 76-53 in exhibition game
No. 4 UConn defeated Purdue 76-53 in their final preseason exhibition game, driven by strong defense and rebounding.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesHouston defeats Michigan in college basketball exhibition
No. 10 Houston defeated No. 16 Michigan 83-66 in a preseason exhibition game, using physical play to pull away in the second half.
Sources
dailycampus.com · hammerandrails.com · maizenbrew.com · michigandaily.com · si.com