HOUSTON – Emanuel Sharp led the charge with 18 points, while Terrance Arceneaux contributed 15 as the 14th-ranked Houston squad triumphed over BYU with a score of 86-55 on Saturday, marking their sixth consecutive victory.

Mylik Wilson also made an impact, scoring 12 points as Houston (10-3, 2-0 in Big 12) showcased impressive shooting, achieving 49% overall and hitting 47% of their attempts from beyond the arc. The Cougars have now extended their home winning streak to 30 games.

In terms of rebounding, Houston dominated BYU 37-24. Trevin Knell and Richie Saunders each contributed 12 and 9 points, respectively, for BYU (10-3, 1-1), which saw their four-game winning streak come to an end. The Cougars struggled offensively, shooting only 37.5% from the field and 33% from three-point range.

Looking at the overall performance, BYU missed an important opportunity to bolster their resume with a Quad 1 victory early in conference play. They faced challenges against Houston’s aggressive defense, which significantly stifled their inside game.

For Houston, this victory improved their record to 2-3 in Quad 1 games this season, following a rocky period where they lost two out of three in Las Vegas at the end of November. During their current six-game winning streak, they have kept opponents under 55 points in every game.

One crucial moment in the contest was a 12-2 run executed by Houston that allowed them to establish a 16-6 advantage, capped off by Arceneaux’s three-pointer with just over 12 minutes remaining in the first half. After this point, Houston’s lead never fell below seven points.

A significant statistic from the game shows that Houston forced BYU into committing 15 turnovers and converted those into 24 points on the other end.

As for their upcoming schedule, Houston will be facing TCU in their next matchup on Monday, while BYU will host Texas Tech on Tuesday.