L.J. Cryer scores 16, No. 4 Houston beats Jackson State 97-40 to extend home win streak

HOUSTON -- L.J. Cryer scored 16 points, Mylik Wilson added 15 points disconnected nan bench, and No. 4 Houston opened its play pinch a 97-40 triumph complete Jackson State connected Monday night.

J’Wan Roberts had 14 points and six rebounds, Ramon Walker Jr. chipped successful 10 points and Milos Uzan, a transportation from Oklahoma, had 8 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for Houston. The Cougars changeable 58%, including 12 of 20 connected 3-pointers.

The triumph was Houston’s 23rd consecutive location win, nan longest progressive streak successful nan nation.

Jalen Tatum scored 14 points to lead Jackson State, which changeable 28%.

Jackson State: The Tigers, who are playing 13 consecutive games distant from location to commencement nan season, had issues pinch Houston’s size and athleticism from nan start, but they besides had self-inflicted issues, including a method foul for having six men connected nan tribunal successful nan first half.

Houston: Depth was a problem for nan Cougars past year, but it could beryllium a spot for Houston this season. Terrance Arceneaux, who was returning from a torn Achilles, had 7 points, and Joseph Tugler, whose freshman play was trim short by a ft injury, had 5 points and 7 rebounds successful his return.

The Cougars utilized an 18-1 tally to build a 21-3 lead successful nan first half. Houston led 52-13 astatine nan half connected 60% shooting, including 8 of 10 connected 3-pointers.

The Cougars forced 20 turnovers and held a 35-4 advantage successful points disconnected turnovers.

Houston hosts No. 11 Auburn successful nan Battleground 2k24 Classic connected Saturday, nan aforesaid time Jackson State travels to High Point.

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