North Florida Ospreys at Houston Cougars 12/6/2022
Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:55 PM EST
Houston guard Tramon Mark (12), right, drives around North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12), right, drives around North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:59 PM EST
North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen and Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen and Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:53 PM EST
North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen (3) is defended by Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen (3) is defended by Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:53 PM EST
Houston guard Marcus Sasser exits the game after sustaining an injury to his face during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser exits the game after sustaining an injury to his face during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST
Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drives on North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drives on North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST
Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) is blocked by North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) is blocked by North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:57 PM EST
Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) defends North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) defends North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:54 PM EST
North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:57 PM EST
Houston guard Jamal Shead drives around North Florida guard Jose Placer (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Jamal Shead drives around North Florida guard Jose Placer (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:58 PM EST
North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox),

North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox),

Dec. 06, 2022 08:59 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney and North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar (21) get physical under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney and North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar (21) get physical under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:57 PM EST
North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) defends Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) defends Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 08:55 PM EST
Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) is fouled by North Florida guard Dorian James (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) is fouled by North Florida guard Dorian James (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:08 PM EST
Houston forward Jarace Walker, right, scores over North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Jarace Walker, right, scores over North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:07 PM EST
Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis gets past North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis gets past North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar for a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:08 PM EST
Houston guard Ryan Elvin drives between North Florida guards Jah Nze (23) and Max Hrdlicka (13) on his way to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Ryan Elvin drives between North Florida guards Jah Nze (23) and Max Hrdlicka (13) on his way to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:12 PM EST
Houston forward Jarace Walker (25), right, sails over North Florida guard Dorian James (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25), right, sails over North Florida guard Dorian James (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:13 PM EST
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:12 PM EST
Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. drives around North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. drives around North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST
North Florida guard Dorian James (5) and Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) battle under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida guard Dorian James (5) and Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) battle under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:13 PM EST
Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) looks for a way around North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Jarace Walker (25) looks for a way around North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:15 PM EST
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp defends North Florida guard Jose Placer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Emanuel Sharp defends North Florida guard Jose Placer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:16 PM EST
Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis is defended by North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis is defended by North Florida forward Carter Hendricksen under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:14 PM EST
Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) defends North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) defends North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:07 PM EST
North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar defends Houston guard Tramon Mark during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Florida forward Jonathan Aybar defends Houston guard Tramon Mark during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Dec. 06, 2022 10:07 PM EST