L.J. Cryer contributed 14 points, with Milos Uzan adding 12 points and six assists, as No. 6 Houston claimed a 76-65 victory over Baylor on Monday night, marking their third consecutive win.

Terrance Arceneaux also made an impact with 11 points, while J’Wan Roberts chipped in 10 points for Houston (20-4, 12-1 in the Big 12). Emanuel Sharp made his return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, finishing with 10 points as well.

Throughout the matchup, the Cougars showcased strong shooting, connecting on 51% of their shots and hitting 10 out of 24 from beyond the arc. This victory signified the 10th straight season in which they have reached 20 wins.

Baylor (15-9, 7-6) put forth a solid performance, with Norchad Omier leading the team with 19 points and Langston Love supporting with 15. Their shooting accuracy stood at 58%, including an impressive 9 of 15 from three-point territory. VJ Edgecombe contributed 14 points, and Robert Wright III added 10 points to the tally.

However, it was a tough night on the road for Baylor, marking their third consecutive loss away from home and leaving them winless (0-4) against ranked teams in true road games this season.

Key Takeaways

Baylor: The Bears missed a critical chance to secure a signature win, dropping their record to 4-8 in Quadrant 1 matchups. Depth was an issue for the team, as they were outscored by Houston’s bench 24-1, with three starters logging at least 35 minutes on the court.

Houston: With this win, the Cougars improved their record to 5-3 in Quad 1 games, maintaining their position atop the Big 12 rankings.

Turning Point

A pivotal moment in the game came when Uzan nailed a three-pointer, igniting a 10-1 run that propelled the Cougars to a 26-16 advantage with 7:53 left in the first half. Houston’s lead never fell below six points for the remainder of the game.

Stat of the Game

Houston, which had been averaging over 14 forced turnovers per game and ranked among the top 10 nationally with a 5.2 turnover margin, forced Baylor into 15 turnovers, translating those mistakes into 28 points.

Upcoming Matches

Looking ahead, Houston is set to visit No. 13 Arizona on Saturday, while Baylor will host West Virginia on the same day.