University of Houston Athletics
Tuesday, January 13
Houston
7:30 p.m.
University of Houston
16-1,4-0Big 12
77
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West Virginia
11-6,2-2Big 12
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West Virginia
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Photo by: USA Today Sports Images
#7/7 Men's Basketball Cruises Past West Virginia
1/13/2026 10:26:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Four Cougars register double-figure points led by five-treys and 17 points from Milos Uzan
HOUSTON – Senior guard Milos Uzan scored 17 points, senior guard Emanuel Sharp added 13 points, and the #7/7 University of Houston Men's Basketball team won its 10th straight game with a 77-48 win over West Virginia inside Fertitta Center on Tuesday evening.
Uzan was 5-of-9 on 3-pointers for his first double-figure scoring game since he had 18 points at Cincinnati on Jan. 3. Sharp shot 5-of-13, including 3-of-9 on 3-pointers.
Junior forward Joseph Tugler finished with 10 points and six rebounds, and freshman guard Kingston Flemings had 10 points and seven assists for the Cougars (16-1, 4-0 Big 12), who shot 43% and were 11-of-35 on 3-pointers.
Houston forced 15 turnovers and held a 17-8 advantage in points off turnovers.
DJ Thomas had 16 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 4-of-5 from behind the arc, and Honor Huff added 13 points for West Virginia (11-6, 2-2).
Houston won its 14th straight at home and 35th straight against an unranked opponent. The Cougars improved to 8-1 in Quad 1 and 2 games this season.
The Cougars are the only NCAA Division I team in the nation with current home AND road winning streaks of at least 14 games.
Tuesday's game was the 400th game in Coach Kelvin Sampson's career at Houston. In more than 11 seasons at Houston, Sampson has led the Cougars to a 315-85 record, one NCAA Tournament National Championship Game appearance (2025), two NCAA Final Fours (2025, 2021), seven consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, six conference regular-season championships, three conference tournament titles, 11 National Coach of the Year awards and eight conference Coach of the Year accolades.
Outside of Thomas, the rest of the Mountaineers struggled shooting, finishing at 37% as a team and 9-of-25 on 3-pointers.
Houston opened a 28-5 lead with about five minutes left in the first half on two free throws by redshirt freshman forward Chase McCarty.
Freshman forward Chris Cenac Jr. had seven points, and Uzan and Sharp each had six apiece in the game-opening run. West Virginia shot 2-for-16 over that span.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to seven more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, Houston continues its homestand when it welcomes Big 12-rival Arizona State to Fertitta Center at 5:30 p.m., Sunday. That game will air on ESPN.
• Houston wraps up the regular-season series against #14/14 Texas Tech when it meets the Red Raiders at 5:30 p.m., January 24 in Lubbock, Texas. That game will air on ESPN.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities 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 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.
Uzan was 5-of-9 on 3-pointers for his first double-figure scoring game since he had 18 points at Cincinnati on Jan. 3. Sharp shot 5-of-13, including 3-of-9 on 3-pointers.
Junior forward Joseph Tugler finished with 10 points and six rebounds, and freshman guard Kingston Flemings had 10 points and seven assists for the Cougars (16-1, 4-0 Big 12), who shot 43% and were 11-of-35 on 3-pointers.
Houston forced 15 turnovers and held a 17-8 advantage in points off turnovers.
DJ Thomas had 16 points on 6 of 8 shooting, including 4-of-5 from behind the arc, and Honor Huff added 13 points for West Virginia (11-6, 2-2).
Houston won its 14th straight at home and 35th straight against an unranked opponent. The Cougars improved to 8-1 in Quad 1 and 2 games this season.
The Cougars are the only NCAA Division I team in the nation with current home AND road winning streaks of at least 14 games.
Tuesday's game was the 400th game in Coach Kelvin Sampson's career at Houston. In more than 11 seasons at Houston, Sampson has led the Cougars to a 315-85 record, one NCAA Tournament National Championship Game appearance (2025), two NCAA Final Fours (2025, 2021), seven consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, six conference regular-season championships, three conference tournament titles, 11 National Coach of the Year awards and eight conference Coach of the Year accolades.
Outside of Thomas, the rest of the Mountaineers struggled shooting, finishing at 37% as a team and 9-of-25 on 3-pointers.
Houston opened a 28-5 lead with about five minutes left in the first half on two free throws by redshirt freshman forward Chase McCarty.
Freshman forward Chris Cenac Jr. had seven points, and Uzan and Sharp each had six apiece in the game-opening run. West Virginia shot 2-for-16 over that span.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to seven more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Tuesday's game, Houston continues its homestand when it welcomes Big 12-rival Arizona State to Fertitta Center at 5:30 p.m., Sunday. That game will air on ESPN.
• Houston wraps up the regular-season series against #14/14 Texas Tech when it meets the Red Raiders at 5:30 p.m., January 24 in Lubbock, Texas. That game will air on ESPN.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities 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 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
WVU
UH
FG%
.370
.431
3FG%
.360
.314
FT%
.500
.762
RB
29
38
TO
15
7
STL
4
9
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
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