# Houston Cougars beat La Salle in opener

> Houston's No. 10 basketball team wins 95-55 but faces injury concern.
- Title: Houston Cougars beat La Salle in opener · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Houston's No. 10 basketball team wins 95-55 but faces injury concern. Houston's Cougars defeated La Salle 95-55 in their season opener, but forward Chase…
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## Houston Cougars win season opener
Houston's No. 10 basketball team defeated La Salle 95-55 in their season opener.
## Dedan Thomas Jr. leads scoring
New UH guard Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 16 points to lead five players in double figures.
## Chase McCarty injured
Forward Chase McCarty left with an apparent left knee injury after 20 minutes of play.
## McCarty's injury details
McCarty was injured when a La Salle player tripped into his left leg and remained on court for several minutes.
## Thomas' performance
Thomas made 11 of 14 free throws and added five assists, three rebounds, and no turnovers.
## Team stats
Houston shot 31-57 from the field and 27-37 from the rebounding with 12 turnovers.
## La Salle's performance
La Salle made only one field goal in the first nine minutes and finished with 18 turnovers.
## McCarty's injury impact
McCarty, who had 10 points, six rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot in 20 minutes, was injured.
## Key takeaway

Houston's Cougars defeated La Salle 95-55 in their season opener, but forward Chase McCarty left with a left knee injury after 20 minutes.