Dedan Thomas Jr. scores 16 points and No. 10 Houston opens season with 94-55 win over La Salle

Dedan Thomas Jr. led the way for No. 10 Houston, scoring 16 points in the team's season-opening 94-55 victory over La Salle on Monday night. Corey Hadnot II contributed 14 points, and the Cougars dominated with a 54% shooting percentage and outrebounded La Salle 47-32. The Explorers struggled, shooting just 25% from the field and 8 of 39 on three-pointers. The win sets up Houston's next game against California in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, on Sunday night.

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