#15/13 Men's Basketball Dominates Defensively Against Troy

HOUSTON (AP) – Graduate guard L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and had six 3-pointers, and the #15/13 University of Houston Men's Basketball program used a strong defensive effort to beat Troy 62-42 on Tuesday night inside Fertitta Center.

Cryer scored 16 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 4-of-5 on 3-pointers, as the Cougars (6-3) built a 33-11 halftime lead. Cryer finished 8-of-11 from the field.

The 11 first-half points set a school record for fewest allowed in a half, surpassing the 12 Houston gave up in the first half at UConn on Dec. 28, 2016.

Junior guard Emanuel Sharp added 14 points for Houston, which won its 27th straight home game for the nation's longest active streak.

Graduate forward J'Wan Roberts posted six points with a game-high nine rebound and added four assists with two steals and a pair of blocked shots in competing in the 123^rd win of his career, extending his school record.

Thomas Dowd had 10 points and Tayton Conerway added nine for Troy (5-4).

TAKEAWAYS
Troy: The Trojans had issues attacking Houston's size and athleticism, especially in the first half when they shot 17% (4 of 23) from the field and were 1-of-9 on 3s.

Houston: The Cougars' defense continues to be its strength.

Leading 8-4, Houston used a 25-4 run to open up a 33-8 lead on a 3-pointer by Cryer with 1:16 remaining in the first half.

Houston shot 43%, and Troy shot 24% and was 2-of-18 on 3-pointers.

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• Following Tuesday's game, Houston continues its homestand when it plays host to Toledo in Fertitta Center at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18.
• That game will air on ESPN+
• Houston closes its December homestand when it faces Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 1 p.m., Dec. 21, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game will air on CBS Sports Network.
• From there, the Cougars open Big 12 Conference play when they meet Oklahoma State at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla.
• That game can be seen on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.

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