No. 5 Houston Overcomes Oklahoma State for 72-63 Victory
Houston rebounds from a rare loss with key performances from L.J. Cryer and Milos Uzan to maintain their strong Big 12 record.
- L.J. Cryer led Houston with 18 points, while Milos Uzan added 17 points and five assists in the win.
- J'Wan Roberts contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, helping Houston dominate the boards with a 40-24 rebounding advantage.
- The Cougars bounced back after losing to Texas Tech on Saturday, which ended their 33-game home-court winning streak.
- Oklahoma State started strong with an 18-9 lead but struggled against Houston's defensive pressure and second-chance scoring, allowing 16 points off offensive rebounds.
- The Cowboys shot 51% from the field but fell short in the final minutes as Houston secured the win with clutch free throws from Mylik Wilson and Cryer.