Emanuel Sharp scores 23, No. 7 Houston beats Jackson State 80-38

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Jackson State Tigers guard Mike Williams (11) attempts shoots a three point basket as Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) defends during first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Houston Cougars guard Mercy Miller (25) dunks the ball during first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Jackson State Tigers, Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker) — Jackson State Tigers guard Mike Williams (11) attempts shoots a three point basket as Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) defends during first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

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10:12 PM on Wednesday, December 10

The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Emanuel Sharp scored 23 points, Isiah Harwell added 20 points and No. 7 Houston won its third straight game, routing Jackson State, 80-38 on Wednesday night.

Sharp had 19 points in the first half on 6 of 7 shooting, including 5 of 6 on 3-pointers, as the Cougars (9-1) built a 40-16 lead at the half.

Sharp and Harwell combined to shoot 16 of 25 from the field and were 9 of 17 on 3 pointers for the game. Sharp had his second straight game scoring at least 20 points as he had 27 points on six 3 pointers in the Cougars’ 82-67 win over Florida State on Saturday night.

Houston shot 48% and was 11 of 33 on 3-pointers. The Cougars forced 25 turnovers and converted them into 30 points. Houston also held dominant advantages in bench points (40-11), points in the paint (24-4) and second chance points (25-3).

Jayme Mitchell Jr. scored 12 points to lead Jackson State (1-8). The Tigers shot 29.5% and were 9 of 28 on 3-pointers.

Jackson State connected on 5 of its first 6 3-point attempts and trailed 21-16 with 10 1/2 minutes remaining in the first half after a 3-pointer by Mike Williams. Houston finished the half on a 19-0 run, with Sharp scoring 11 points. The Tigers missed their last 13 field goal attempts of the half.

Up next

Jackson State: Travels to Northwestern on Saturday.

Houston: Hosts New Orleans on Saturday.

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