No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-58

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, center, talks with his players during a time out against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Quentin Grimes, right, dunks as Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr., left, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser, left, drives around Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) passes the ball around Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) who defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau, left, dishes off the ball under pressure from Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) and forward Jamille Reynolds (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) fouls on the attempted steal from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)