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No. 7 Houston Rolls New Orleans 99–57 Behind Deep, Balanced Attack

Depth-driven defense turned 21 giveaways into 29 points to extend the Fertitta Center streak.

New Orleans forward MJ Thomas is pressured by UH center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) and forward Joseph Tugler (11) during the first half Saturday.
New Orleans guard TJ Cope, left, tries to pass the ball against Houston center Chris Cenac Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
New Orleans guard Jakevion Buckley (5) runs the ball against Houston guard Kingston Flemings, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
New Orleans forward Enzo Boudouma, left, battles for a loose ball against Houston center Cedric Lath, center, and New Orleans guard Irish Coquia, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Overview

  • Freshmen Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr. joined Chase McCarty and Mercy Miller with 15 points each to pace Houston.
  • The Cougars forced 21 turnovers and converted them into 29 points while committing only six themselves.
  • Milos Uzan matched his career high with 10 assists as Houston logged 23 assists on 32 made field goals.
  • Houston had 10 of 11 players score and nine with at least six points, shooting 54% from the field with 11 made 3-pointers.
  • An early 21–2 burst built a 27–6 lead as Houston moved to 10–1 and extended its nonconference home streak, reported as 22 or 23 straight, with No. 17 Arkansas up next in Newark.