No. 17 Houston Overpowers Butler for 26th Straight Home Win

L.J. Cryer leads a dominant second half as Houston's defense stifles Butler in a 79-51 victory.

Houston's L.J. Cryer scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, propelling the Cougars to a commanding win over Butler.
The Cougars held Butler to 28.3% shooting and just six points in the paint, showcasing their top-tier defensive prowess.
Houston dominated the boards with a 41-22 rebounding advantage, including 13 offensive rebounds leading to 12 second-chance points.
Butler's leading scorers, Jahmyl Telfort and Pierre Brooks II, were limited to a combined eight points on 3-for-15 shooting.
The victory marked Houston's 26th consecutive home win, tying the longest active streak in the nation.