No. 7 Houston Cougars Dominate Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 82-50

J'Wan Roberts and L.J. Cryer lead the victory with combined 32 points, Cougars' defense and rebounding prowess key to win

J'Wan Roberts and L.J. Cryer were the leading scorers for the Houston Cougars, contributing 17 and 15 points respectively, in their 82-50 victory over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders.
The Cougars' defense played a crucial role in the win, forcing the Islanders to miss 11 of their first 12 shots in the second half and holding them to a shooting percentage of just 24.3% in the same period.
Houston's rebounding prowess was also a key factor in the game, with the team securing a 54-41 rebounding edge over the Islanders, including a 19-13 advantage in offensive rebounds.
Despite a slow start in shooting, the Cougars managed to turn the game around with a 12-0 run in the first half, leading to a 19-12 lead. This was followed by a 16-6 run that gave them a 41-27 lead at halftime.
The Islanders, despite an early five-point lead, struggled against the Cougars' defense and experienced a scoring drought. Lance-Amir Paul was the top scorer for the Islanders with 10 points.