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Saturday, December 9
Houston, Texas
3 p.m.
University of Houston
10-0,0-0Big 12
89
vs
55
Jackson State
2-7,0-0SWAC
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2
F
Jackson St.
29
26
55
Houston
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52
89
Photo by: Joe Buvid
#3/2 Men's Hoops Defeats Jackson State
12/9/2023 4:35:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp drops career-high 25 points
HOUSTON (AP) – Sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp scored a career-high 25 points, senior guard LJ Cryer added 21, and No. 3 Houston defeated Jackson State 89-55 inside Fertitta Center on Saturday.
Cryer, who has scored in double-figures in nine straight games, scored 16 points in the first half as Houston led 37-29 at halftime. Sharp scored 16 points in the second half.
Cryer and Sharp combined to shoot 12 of 28 from the field, including 8 of 17 on 3-pointers.
The Cougars outscored the Tigers 52-26 in the second half.
Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said his team's second-half performance came down to them trying harder.
"When a coach is upset at his team, the answer is not always to scream, holler and fuss at them," Sampson said. "Sometimes you can have a much better effect by saying nothing. That's the approach I took."
Houston improved to 10-0 for the third time in school history, joining the 2018-19 and 1967-68 teams. The Cougars shot 42% and were 11 of 30 on 3-pointers.
"Just staying true to our culture," Sharp said of the key to Houston's start. "That's how we start out good every year. We are trying to apply what coach has told us ever since June, July, August. He's implemented all the aspects of our culture - playing hard, our attitude. It's up to us to apply that every game."
Coltie Young scored 13 points to lead Jackson State (2-7). Ken Evans Jr., who entered averaging 20.4 points per game, was held to six points and was ejected in the second half after getting his second technical foul. The Tigers shot 43%.
"They just jumped on us in the second half," Jackson State coach Mo Williams said. "They dominated the second half on the boards - all game - and they turned us over. Those were two main points of emphasis, were offensive rebounds and protecting the ball. We didn't do neither one of those to our liking."
The Cougars opened things up with a 15-2 run to take a 33-19 lead on a 3-pointer by Sharp with five minutes left in the half, but Jackson State answered with 10 straight points to cut the lead to four on a 3 by Jayme Mitchell with three minutes remaining.
After trailing by eight at the half, the Tigers closed within 42-35 early in the second, but the Cougars responded with 10 straight points, capped by layup by Damian Dunn with 14:19 remaining.
• Following Saturday's game, Houston takes on #21/19 Texas A&M during The Halal Guys Showcase at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, inside Toyota Center.
• That game will air on ESPN2 and be part of a doubleheader with Texas facing LSU at 11 a.m., Dec. 16.
• Houston then faces Texas State at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, inside Fertitta Center in a game airing on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars close out the year 2023 when they meet Penn at 6 p.m., Dec. 30, inside Fertitta Center. That game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
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Cryer, who has scored in double-figures in nine straight games, scored 16 points in the first half as Houston led 37-29 at halftime. Sharp scored 16 points in the second half.
Cryer and Sharp combined to shoot 12 of 28 from the field, including 8 of 17 on 3-pointers.
The Cougars outscored the Tigers 52-26 in the second half.
Houston Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said his team's second-half performance came down to them trying harder.
"When a coach is upset at his team, the answer is not always to scream, holler and fuss at them," Sampson said. "Sometimes you can have a much better effect by saying nothing. That's the approach I took."
Houston improved to 10-0 for the third time in school history, joining the 2018-19 and 1967-68 teams. The Cougars shot 42% and were 11 of 30 on 3-pointers.
"Just staying true to our culture," Sharp said of the key to Houston's start. "That's how we start out good every year. We are trying to apply what coach has told us ever since June, July, August. He's implemented all the aspects of our culture - playing hard, our attitude. It's up to us to apply that every game."
Coltie Young scored 13 points to lead Jackson State (2-7). Ken Evans Jr., who entered averaging 20.4 points per game, was held to six points and was ejected in the second half after getting his second technical foul. The Tigers shot 43%.
"They just jumped on us in the second half," Jackson State coach Mo Williams said. "They dominated the second half on the boards - all game - and they turned us over. Those were two main points of emphasis, were offensive rebounds and protecting the ball. We didn't do neither one of those to our liking."
The Cougars opened things up with a 15-2 run to take a 33-19 lead on a 3-pointer by Sharp with five minutes left in the half, but Jackson State answered with 10 straight points to cut the lead to four on a 3 by Jayme Mitchell with three minutes remaining.
After trailing by eight at the half, the Tigers closed within 42-35 early in the second, but the Cougars responded with 10 straight points, capped by layup by Damian Dunn with 14:19 remaining.
BIG PICTURE
Jackson State: The Tigers won't play their first home game until Jan. 6 when it opens SWAC play against Alcorn, with games at Gonzaga and Northwestern still remaining to close out December.
Houston: The Cougars' swarming defense in addition to their size and athleticism continues to give teams fits. Houston forced 24 turnovers and turned it into 31 points and held a 47-25 advantage in rebounding.
UP NEXT• Following Saturday's game, Houston takes on #21/19 Texas A&M during The Halal Guys Showcase at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, inside Toyota Center.
• That game will air on ESPN2 and be part of a doubleheader with Texas facing LSU at 11 a.m., Dec. 16.
• Houston then faces Texas State at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, inside Fertitta Center in a game airing on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars close out the year 2023 when they meet Penn at 6 p.m., Dec. 30, inside Fertitta Center. That game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win as we begin Big 12 competition. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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Team Stats
JSU
UH
FG%
.425
.424
3FG%
.300
.367
FT%
.556
.710
RB
25
47
TO
24
13
STL
6
18
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
25
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
8
Pts
21
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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