Freshman ahead Jarace Walker scored 17 factors in No. 3 UH’s win over UCF. | Sean Thomas/The Cougar
Underneath head coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston not often loses back-to-back video games.
That pattern continued Wednesday night time in Orlando, Fla. as No. 3 UH bounced backed from its loss to Temple with a 82-71 victory over UCF to brush the season sequence in opposition to the Knights.
Emanuel Sharp confirmed out in his first collegiate sport in his house state, tying his career-high with 18 factors off of the bench.
After falling behind 8-2, UH went on a 17-2 run that included 4 straight dunks, three of which got here from redshirt junior ahead J’Wan Roberts. The Cougars by no means trailed behind from there.
UCF minimize the deficit to inside 5 twice within the second half, however each instances UH rapidly constructed its lead again as much as double-digits.
5 Cougars completed in double-digits scoring, led the freshmen duo of Sharp, who had 18 factors, and Jarace Walker, who completed with 17 factors.
UH level guard Jamal Shead posted his second double-double of the season, scoring 14 factors and meting out 10 assists. Shead additionally pulled down six rebounds.
Marcus Sasser additionally scored 14 factors. Roberts rounded out the Cougars in double figures, scoring with 10 factors to go together with 9 boards.
With the win, the Cougars improved to 19-2 general and 7-1 in American Athletic Convention play.
