Houston center Josh Carlton, center, looks to pass the ball from between Alcorn State guards Dekedran Thorn (12) and Darius Agnew, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drives under Alcorn State center Lenell Henry (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Alcorn State guard Byron Joshua (2) has his shot blocked by Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) as Houston guard Kyler Edwards, back, assists during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Alcorn State forward Ladarius Marshall (21) has the ball knocked away on a shot attempt by Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Alcorn State guard Paul King, middle, has the ball stripped away by Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) as Jamal Shead (1) follows during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)