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Tuesday, January 9
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6 p.m.
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Photo by: For Houston Athletics
#2/2 Men's Hoops Falls at Iowa State
1/9/2024 8:54:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars continue road swing at TCU, Saturday
AMES, Iowa – Sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp scored 20 and senior guard Jamal Shead added 14 points as the No. 2 University of Houston Men's Basketball program dropped its first game of the season against Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum on Tuesday evening.
The Cougars (14-1, 1-1 Big 12) fell behind early as the Cyclones (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) opened the game on a 14-0 run, before Sharp knocked down a pair of 3-pointers to get Houston on the board.
Houston would cut the deficit to five points, but Iowa State ended the first half on a 6-0 run to take a 10-point lead into the locker room.
After trading points to open the second half, Shead spearheaded a Cougar 7-0 run with a four points to draw the game even at 41.
Shead knocked down his 1,000th career point with a floater at the 7:05 mark in the second half.
Houston would gain its only lead of the game as Shead made a jumper with 3:15 remaining.
Tied at 53, freshman forward Milan Momcilovic made a baseline jump shot and a pair of free throws to seal the game for the Cyclones.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, Houston continues its road swing when it takes on TCU at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans and media should note the 5 p.m., starting time from earlier published schedules.
• That game will air on ESPN.
• From there, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to meet Big 12 rival Texas Tech at 8 p.m., Jan. 17.
• That game will air on ESPNU.
• The Cougars continue their homestand when they meet UCF at 1 p.m., Jan. 20, inside Fertitta Center in Houston. That game will be part of a doubleheader with Houston Women's Basketball, which faces Oklahoma at 6 p.m., Jan. 20.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective, giving to Houston Rise and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X, formerly known as 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.
The Cougars (14-1, 1-1 Big 12) fell behind early as the Cyclones (12-3, 1-1 Big 12) opened the game on a 14-0 run, before Sharp knocked down a pair of 3-pointers to get Houston on the board.
Houston would cut the deficit to five points, but Iowa State ended the first half on a 6-0 run to take a 10-point lead into the locker room.
After trading points to open the second half, Shead spearheaded a Cougar 7-0 run with a four points to draw the game even at 41.
Shead knocked down his 1,000th career point with a floater at the 7:05 mark in the second half.
Houston would gain its only lead of the game as Shead made a jumper with 3:15 remaining.
Tied at 53, freshman forward Milan Momcilovic made a baseline jump shot and a pair of free throws to seal the game for the Cyclones.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, Houston continues its road swing when it takes on TCU at 5 p.m., Saturday, inside Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans and media should note the 5 p.m., starting time from earlier published schedules.
• That game will air on ESPN.
• From there, the Cougars return to the Fertitta Center to meet Big 12 rival Texas Tech at 8 p.m., Jan. 17.
• That game will air on ESPNU.
• The Cougars continue their homestand when they meet UCF at 1 p.m., Jan. 20, inside Fertitta Center in Houston. That game will be part of a doubleheader with Houston Women's Basketball, which faces Oklahoma at 6 p.m., Jan. 20.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective, giving to Houston Rise and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X, formerly known as 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
IowaSt
FG%
.380
.383
3FG%
.269
.200
FT%
.667
.818
RB
34
28
TO
16
12
STL
7
8
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
6
3FGM
5
FTM
3
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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