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Houston Claims Big 12 Supremacy with Victory Over Iowa State
Houston Cougars Dynamic Duo Dominates Court
Jamal Shead emerged as a standout performer for Houston Cougars, particularly in the second half, contributing 26 points to his team’s triumph, with an impressive 20 points coming after halftime. Emanuel Sharp also played a crucial role for the Cougars, adding 20 points of his own to the scoreboard.
This victory marked Houston’s 20th consecutive win at home, solidifying their status as the team with the longest active home-winning streak in the nation. With this win, the Cougars now hold a one-game lead over the Cyclones in the conference standings, with both teams having five games left in the regular season.
Turnover Turnaround Spurs Houston
Throughout the game, Houston capitalized on turnovers, converting 16 Iowa State turnovers into 20 points. Despite being outrebounded by the Cyclones, the Cougars’ efficient offense and defensive efforts proved decisive in securing the win.
While Iowa State managed to narrow the gap at certain points during the game, Houston maintained control and never relinquished their lead. The Cyclones, now standing at 20-6 overall and 9-4 in conference play, face a crucial upcoming match against West Virginia on Saturday.
Houston, on the other hand, with a record of 23-3 overall and 10-3 in conference play, will look to extend their success as they travel to face Baylor in their next game on Saturday. With both teams eyeing postseason success, this victory positions Houston favorably as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.