No. 9 Alabama outlasts No. 6 Houston 85-80

Blocked Shots: 10 (Tugler 8, Roberts 2). Turnovers: 12 (Francis 2, Roberts 2, Tugler 2, Uzan 2, Arceneaux, Cryer, Sharp, ...
Alabama beat then-No. 25 Illinois and now has a second-straight win over a ranked opponent, defeating No. 6 Houston 85-80 ...
The Cougars, who overcame a late eight-point deficit to take a five-point lead, missed their final eight shots.