No. 1 Houston holds on, hands No. 22 Auburn first loss

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Kingston Flemings puts up 22 points, Chris Cencac Jr. 18 as No. 1 Houston fends off No. 22 Auburn
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Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, while Chris Cenac Jr. contributed 18 points and nine rebounds, leading top-ranked Houston to a narrow 73-72 victory over No. 22 Auburn. The game, held at a neutral site, saw Auburn (3-1) mount a comeback supported by a lively crowd, but Houston's defense, including a crucial block by Flemings, thwarted their final attempts to take the lead.
No. 1 Houston survives late, stops No. 22 Auburn to escape with first major win of the season
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No. 1 Houston secured its first major win of the season by defeating No. 22 Auburn in a closely contested basketball game. The match concluded with a missed buzzer-beater attempt by Auburn's KeShawn Murphy, which could have clinched the game for his team. Houston's performance was marked by resilience, allowing them to hold on for the victory.