Overview
- Houston seized control with a 21-2 first-half run and did not trail after the opening minutes at the Never Forget Tribute Classic in Newark.
- Emanuel Sharp scored 22 points, drilling three quick threes after halftime as the Cougars shot 11-of-25 from deep and 52% overall.
- Freshman Kingston Flemings produced 21 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. led all scorers with 27 and seven assists.
- The Razorbacks’ 12 turnovers led to 19 Houston points, and they went 21-of-35 at the line to stall multiple comeback chances.
- Trevon Brazile was hampered by early foul trouble and finished with five points; Houston improved to 11-1 and Arkansas dropped to 9-3, with both teams back on Dec. 29.