#4/4 Men’s Basketball Routs Jackson State

HOUSTON (AP) – Graduate guard L.J. Cryer scored 16 points, graduate guard Mylik Wilson added 15 points off the bench, and the #4/4 University of Houston Men's Basketball program opened its season with a 97-40 win over Jackson State on Monday night inside Fertitta Center.

With Monday's win, the Cougars posted their 16^th straight season-opening win with the second-largest season-opening victory in program history. It trailed only the 69-point win (131-62) against Florida Tech inside Hofheinz Pavilion on Nov. 22, 2005.

The win was Houston's 23rd straight home win, the longest active streak in the nation.

Graduate forward J'Wan Roberts had 14 points and six rebounds, senior guard Ramon Walker Jr. chipped in 10 points, and junior guard Milos Uzan, a transfer from Oklahoma, had eight points, seven rebounds and 10 assists for Houston. The Cougars shot 58%, including 12-of-20 on 3-pointers.

Roberts became the winningest student-athlete in Fertitta Center with a 63-3 career home record. The St. Thomas, V.I., native broke out of a tie with All-American point guard Jamal Shead for the No. 1 spot in the Houston records book.

Jalen Tatum scored 14 points to lead Jackson State, which shot 28%.

Takeaways
Jackson State: The Tigers, who are playing 13 straight games away from home to start the season, had issues with Houston's size and athleticism from the start, but they also had self-inflicted issues, including a technical foul for having six men on the court in the first half.

Houston: Depth was a problem for the Cougars last year, but it could be a strength for Houston this season. Terrance Arceneaux, who was returning from a torn Achilles, had seven points, and Joseph Tugler, whose freshman season was cut short by a foot injury, had five points and seven rebounds in his return.

Key moment
The Cougars used an 18-1 run to build a 21-3 lead in the first half. Houston led 52-13 at the half on 60% shooting, including 8 of 10 on 3-pointers.

Key stat
The Cougars forced 20 turnovers and held a 35-4 advantage in points off turnovers.

UP NEXT
• Following the season opener, Houston meets #11/11 Auburn at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, inside Toyota Center as part of Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24.
• That game will air on ESPNU.
• It will be part of a doubleheader with Rice meeting Florida State at 6 p.m., Saturday.
• Fans can purchase tickets to the Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24 by clicking here.
• From there, the Cougars take on Louisiana at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, inside Fertitta Center.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.

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L.J. Cryer

Mylik Wilson

J'Wan Roberts

Ramon Walker Jr.

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Terrance Arceneaux

L.J. Cryer

J'Wan Roberts

Jamal Shead

Joseph Tugler

Milos Uzan

Ramon Walker Jr.

Mylik Wilson

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