The Houston Tigers were edged by Salem 58-55 in overtime Friday night in a home South Central Association matchup.

Ty McCloud led HHS (7-16, 0-4 SCA) with 18 points. Sophomore Clayton Moore hit five 3-pointers en route to 17 points.

HHS led 14-9 after the opening quarter but managed just five second-quarter points to fall behind.

The Tigers, who have been hit hard by injuries, have lost six straight games and 9 of their last 10.

On Thursday, Moore, McCloud and Isaiah Buse scored eight points apiece in the Tigers’ 61-27 loss at Licking.

BOX SCORES

Friday’s game

Salem 58, Houston 55

HOUSTON (55) – Isaiah Buse 9. Clayton Moore 17. Michael Zamarron 4. Dakota Burchett 5. Ty McCloud 18. Christian Heathington 2. FG 17. FT 16-18. F 15. (3-pointers: Moore 5. Fouled out: none).

Thursday’s game

Licking 61, Houston 27

HOUSTON (27) – Isaiah Buse 8. Clayton Moore 8. Michal Zamarron 3. Ty McCloud 8. FG 11. FT 1-3. F 13. (3-pointers: Moore 2, Buse, Zamarron. Fouled out: Buse).