Detroit Mercy at Houston

Saturday, December 1, 1956

Houston beat Detroit Mercy 39–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Houston led the series 6–⁠0.

AwayDetroit Mercy2–⁠8 in 1956
7
HomeHouston7–⁠2–⁠1 in 1956
39

FinalHigh 75°F, low 49°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Houston leads 7–⁠0 in seven meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1963Houston 55, Detroit Mercy 18
1956Houston 39, Detroit Mercy 7
1955Houston 7, Detroit Mercy 0
1954Houston 19, Detroit Mercy 7
1953Houston 25, Detroit Mercy 19
1952Houston 33, Detroit Mercy 19

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