SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- TaShawn Thomas and Joseph Young scored
17 points each, and Houston had clutch free-throw shooting down
the stretch to hold off San Jose State for a 77-75 victory on
Tuesday night.



Danuel House had 11 points for the Cougars (2-0), who protected
their late lead by going 8 for 10 from the line in the last 46
seconds.



D.J. Brown scored 24 points and James Kinney had 19 points and
10 rebounds for the Spartans (0-2).



Houston led 44-26 at halftime, but a 17-6 run brought San Jose
State to within 69-64 with 1:08 remaining. But with the Spartans
forced to foul, the Cougars capitalized.



Brandon Morris had 10 points, and Thomas added 10 rebounds for
Houston.



Chris Cunningham scored 15 points for San Jose State.