Otis Thorpe led Houston with 27 points and 10 rebounds.

Los Angeles leads Houston by a half-game in the wild-card race.

He scored 37 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in the third and deciding game, leading Houston to a 141-120 victory.

The Dodgers, who have won six of their last seven games, lead Houston by seven and a half games.

Vernon Maxwell led Houston with 25 points, including 7 of 17 3-pointers.

Hayes led Houston in scoring (1966 27.2 points per game, 1967 28.4, and 1968 36.8).

Olajuwon, who led Houston with 28 points, was harassed throughout the game by the defense.

Sheryl Swoopes led Houston with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

He completed 23 of 31 for 225 yards and led Houston on five long touchdown drives before heading for the bench.

Yeoman is considered one of the all-time greatest college football coaches and led Houston to sustained success over his 25 years as head coach.