No. 14 Houston Defeats Oklahoma State 60-47 in Big 12 Opener

J’Wan Roberts leads the Cougars with a career-high 20 points and 11 rebounds as Houston's defense stifles Oklahoma State's offense.

Houston's J’Wan Roberts recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Cougars secure their fifth consecutive victory.
The Cougars' defense held Oklahoma State to 25.9% shooting from the field, including a 10-minute stretch in the first half without a field goal.
L.J. Cryer contributed 18 points, including four 3-pointers, while Milos Uzan added 12 points and six rebounds for Houston.
Houston's decisive 17-1 run late in the first half turned a six-point deficit into a 28-18 halftime lead, which Oklahoma State could not overcome.
Oklahoma State's leading scorer, Marchelus Avery, was limited to just five points, well below his season average of 13 points per game.