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No. 14 Houston Secures Dominant 86-55 Win Over BYU in Big 12 Matchup

Houston's suffocating defense and sharp shooting extended their home winning streak to 30 games as BYU struggled to respond.

  • Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 18 points, despite playing through a foot injury, while Terrance Arceneaux added 15 points off the bench.
  • Houston's defense forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 24 points, and held BYU’s top players, including NBA prospect Egor Demin, to minimal scoring.
  • The Cougars shot 49% overall and 47% from three-point range, hitting a season-high 16 three-pointers in the game.
  • Houston built an early 16-6 lead with a 12-2 run in the first half and maintained control, leading by as many as 34 points in the second half.
  • The victory marked Houston's sixth consecutive win and extended their nation-leading homecourt winning streak to 30 games.
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