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No. 7 Houston Routs Arizona State 103-73 to Extend Win Streak to 11

Balanced scoring plus pressure defense are powering Houston's unbeaten Big 12 start.

Maurice Odum #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils drives to the basket during the first half of the game against Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center on January 18, 2026, in Houston.
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Overview

  • Houston raced to a 30-5 lead and took a 56-29 halftime advantage after opening 12-for-15 from the field.
  • The Cougars shot 56% overall and 12-for-25 from three, posting a season-high 103 points with a 44-22 edge in the paint.
  • The defense forced 17 turnovers and turned them into 31 points, sustaining control despite a brief second-half ASU surge.
  • Kingston Flemings led with 20 points and eight assists, Chris Cenac Jr. added 18 points with eight rebounds and five assists, and Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan scored 16 each.
  • The win moved Houston to 17-1 overall and 5-0 in the Big 12 with 15 straight home victories, ahead of a road test at No. 15 Texas Tech on Saturday.