Top 25 roundup: No. 8 Houston muddles past Middle Tennessee

Kingston Flemings recorded 15 points and five assists to help No. 8 Houston hold off visiting Middle Tennessee 69-60 in nonconference play on Monday night.

JoJo Tugler added 13 points and six rebounds as the Cougars (12-1) won their sixth straight game. Emanuel Sharpe had 10 points and three steals.

The Cougars had a 30-3 edge in points off turnovers. Middle Tennessee committed 19 turnovers to Houston's six.

Kamari Lands made four treys while scoring 18 points for the Blue Raiders (7-6)...