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Photo by: Ryan Weaver
#4/4 Men’s Basketball Falls at #8/9 Kansas
2/3/2024 12:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cryer scores 24 and Roberts records fourth double-double in 78-65 loss
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Senior guard LJ Cryer scored 24 and senior forward J'Wan Roberts recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds as the No. 4 University of Houston Men's Basketball Program fell to No. 8 Kansas inside Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon.
The Cougars (19-3, 6-3) got out to a slow start as the Jayhawks (18-4, 6-3 Big 12) opened a 23-11 lead. Johnny Furphy scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half to help Kansas take a 43-28 lead into the locker room.
The Cougars were led by sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp with eight points and Roberts with seven points in the first half. Sharp finished the game with 11 points.
• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to host Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Feb. 6. That game will air on ESPN2.
• The Cougars take on Cincinnati at 3 p.m. (CST), Saturday, Feb. 10, inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. That game will air on ESPN or ESPN2.
• 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 (19-3, 6-3) got out to a slow start as the Jayhawks (18-4, 6-3 Big 12) opened a 23-11 lead. Johnny Furphy scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half to help Kansas take a 43-28 lead into the locker room.
The Cougars were led by sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp with eight points and Roberts with seven points in the first half. Sharp finished the game with 11 points.
Kansas extended its lead to 20 in the second half, but behind 17-straight points from Cryer, Houston cut the lead down to 10, but could not get any closer.
UP NEXT• Following Saturday's game, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to host Oklahoma State at 6 p.m., Feb. 6. That game will air on ESPN2.
• The Cougars take on Cincinnati at 3 p.m. (CST), Saturday, Feb. 10, inside Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. That game will air on ESPN or ESPN2.
• 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
KU
FG%
.362
.689
3FG%
.310
.462
FT%
.600
.667
RB
24
40
TO
3
18
STL
8
2
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
24
FGM
9
3FGM
6
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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