Houston Cougars Dominate Arizona State
In a dominant performance, the No. 7 Houston Cougars secured a commanding 103-73 triumph over Arizona State on Sunday night, marking their 11th consecutive win. Kingston Flemings led the way for Houston with an impressive 20 points and eight assists, while Chris Cenac Jr. matched his career high by adding 18 points, alongside eight rebounds and five assists.
Game Highlights
The Cougars (17-1, 5-0 Big 12) set the tone early, racing to a staggering 30-5 advantage just 11.5 minutes into the game, thanks in part to a strong start where they hit 12 of their first 15 shots from the floor. At halftime, Houston was in control with a dominant 56-29 lead, showcasing their offensive prowess by shooting 55% overall, including eight successful three-pointers from 16 attempts.
In addition to Flemings and Cenac, Emanuel Sharp and Milos Uzan each contributed 16 points to the win, while Joseph Tugler rounded out the scoring with 12 points and seven rebounds. Overall, Houston recorded their highest scoring output of the season, achieving a shooting efficiency of 56% from the field and hitting 12 of 25 shots from beyond the arc. Their relentless defense was also evident as they forced 17 turnovers, converting those mistakes into 31 points.
Arizona State’s Struggles
For Arizona State (10-8, 1-4), who have now lost six of their last seven games, Andrija Grbovic led the team with 14 points, while Anthony Johnson added 12. The Sun Devils had a difficult night, shooting 41% from the field and managing nine three-pointers out of 25 attempts, though they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 24 attempts.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Arizona State will host West Virginia on Wednesday, while Houston will face a challenge against No. 15 Texas Tech next Saturday. The Cougars continue to demonstrate their strong form as they maintain their home winning streak of 15 games, further establishing themselves as one of the top teams in college basketball this season.
