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No. 2 Houston Tops Lehigh 75-57 as Kelvin Sampson Reaches 800 Wins

The victory places Kelvin Sampson among four active Division I coaches with 800 career wins.

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) goes in for a layup against Lehigh forward Hank Alvey (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
Houston forward Kalifa Sakho (14) and Lehigh forward Hank Alvey (35) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
Houston guard Isiah Harwell (1) steals the ball from Lehigh guard Jalen Vazquez (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
Houston center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) and Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) steal the ball from Lehigh guard Nasir Whitlock (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 24 points on 7-of-13 shooting and added six rebounds.
  • Freshman Chris Cenac Jr. posted 12 points and 10 rebounds as Houston’s newcomers fueled an early surge.
  • Houston unveiled a banner honoring last season’s national runner-up finish before tipoff.
  • Sampson’s record moved to 800-354 overall, including 300-84 since taking over at Houston in 2014.
  • The Cougars extended their season-opening win streak to 17 games, while Lehigh’s Nasir Whitlock had 18 points and nine rebounds.