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Houston Cougars Dominate TCU for 7th Straight Win

Houston Cougars continued their impressive run in the Big 12 Conference with a commanding 65-46 victory over TCU at the Fertitta Center. This win marks their seventh consecutive victory and extends their remarkable home winning streak to 31 games.

The Cougars started strong, quickly establishing a 15-4 lead by making their first six field goal attempts. Despite TCU's efforts to stay competitive, Houston maintained control of the game, particularly in the second half. After leading by just three points, the Cougars unleashed a decisive 19-4 run that effectively sealed the game.

Emanuel Sharp led the scoring for Houston with 14 points, supported by J`Wan Roberts with 12 points and LJ Cryer contributing 10 points. Coach Kelvin Sampson commended his team's performance, emphasizing the challenges of sustaining high levels of play and the effectiveness of their defense, which capitalized on TCU's 19 turnovers to score 16 points.

The Cougars' defense was a standout aspect of the game, showcasing significant improvement in forcing turnovers compared to earlier in the season. This victory follows a dominant 86-55 win against BYU, further solidifying Houston's position as a formidable contender in the conference. The Cougars are currently ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press poll and No. 11 in the USA Today coaches' rankings, marking their 95th consecutive week in the national rankings.

Next, Houston will prepare for a matchup against Kansas State on Saturday, looking to extend their winning streak further.

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