Carlton scores 22, No. 12 Houston beats Wichita St 76-66

Wichita State forward Clarence Jackson (5) shoots the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13)during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) attempts to shoot the ball over Wichita State forward Morris Udeze (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) dribbles the ball against Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston center Josh Carlton attempts to pass the ball around Wichita State forward Morris Udeze during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)