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Houston Cougars Set Big 12 Record with 12th Straight Conference Road Win

No. 5 Houston defeats Arizona State 80-65, extending their dominance in Big 12 road games and maintaining a two-game lead in the conference standings.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) drives on Arizona State guard Joson Sanon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston guard Mylik Wilson drives past Arizona State forward Basheer Jihad (8) and guard BJ Freeman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State guard BJ Freeman and Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) fight for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Overview

  • Houston's 80-65 victory over Arizona State marked their 12th consecutive Big 12 road win, breaking the previous record held by Kansas.
  • L.J. Cryer led the Cougars with 18 points, while Emanuel Sharp added 17, including four second-half three-pointers that solidified the lead.
  • The Cougars shot 48.1% from the field and converted 11 of 23 three-point attempts, overpowering Arizona State on both ends of the court.
  • Arizona State's Alston Mason scored a game-high 26 points, but the Sun Devils suffered their sixth consecutive loss and seventh straight home defeat.
  • Houston now holds an 18-1 record in their last 19 games and maintains a two-game lead in the Big 12 standings with five regular-season games remaining.