No. 15 Houston Secures Commanding 78-49 Victory Over Toledo
Terrance Arceneaux's career-high performance and stifling defense lead Cougars to their 28th consecutive home win.
- Terrance Arceneaux scored a career-high 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds, showcasing his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that sidelined him last season.
- Houston's dominant defense held Toledo to 29.6% shooting and forced a 10-minute scoring drought in the first half to establish a commanding early lead.
- Emanuel Sharp and Joseph Tugler contributed 13 points each, with Tugler adding three blocks, while Houston's bench scored a total of 36 points.
- The Cougars extended their home winning streak to 28 games, the longest active streak in the nation, with a 50-29 rebounding advantage and 24 second-chance points.
- Toledo's Sam Lewis led his team with 14 points, but the Rockets struggled offensively, losing for the fourth time in five games.