Carlton, Shead lead No. 14 Houston past Louisiana, 71-56

Louisiana Lafayette forward Jordan Brown holds his leg after falling to the ground during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) dunks the ball against Louisiana Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) drive the ball down the court against Louisiana Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana Lafayette Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston center Josh Carlton (25) attempts to shoot the ball over Louisiana Lafayette forward Isaiah Richards (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston center Josh Carlton (25) controls the ball against Louisiana Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) dunks the ball against Louisiana Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Taze Moore (4) controls the ball against Louisiana Lafayette guard Greg Williams Jr. (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Louisiana Lafayette forward Jordan Brown grabs the rebound with forward Joe Charles (1) against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)