Houston Christian opened its season with a 108-45 rout of Louisiana Christian, taking control with an early 18-0 run and extending its lead to 37 by halftime. Max Alexander scored 19 points, while Mambourou Mara added 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Huskies dominated on both ends.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Houston Christian 108, Louisiana Christian 45.
  • HCU forced 28 turnovers and scored 39 points off them; the Wildcats scored 9.
  • The Huskies had 24 assists on 37 made baskets and committed 7 turnovers.
  • HCU shot 53.6% from the field and outrebounded Louisiana Christian in the paint, 50-16 in points.
What's Next

HCU is 1-0 and heads on the road for its next two games. The Huskies visit Western Illinois on Saturday, with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

HCU paired efficient offense with relentless pressure to turn its opener into a one-sided win, setting a strong early tone for the season.