Carlton scores 20 as No. 13 Houston beats Texas State 80-47
Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) react to a foul called against Texas State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) react to a foul called against Texas State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:06 PM EST
Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) drives to the basket against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) drives to the basket against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:01 PM EST
Texas State guard Shelby Adams drives to the basket as Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas State guard Shelby Adams drives to the basket as Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:05 PM EST
Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) drives the ball against Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) drives the ball against Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 08:57 PM EST
Houston center Josh Carlton (25) and Texas State forward Nighael Ceaser (22) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston center Josh Carlton (25) and Texas State forward Nighael Ceaser (22) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:02 PM EST
Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) controls the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) controls the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:05 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and Texas State forward Isiah Small (1) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:02 PM EST
Texas State guard Drue Drinnon (55) drives against Houston center Josh Carlton (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas State guard Drue Drinnon (55) drives against Houston center Josh Carlton (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:06 PM EST
Texas State forward Nighael Ceaser controls the ball after it came loose against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. and guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Texas State forward Nighael Ceaser controls the ball after it came loose against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. and guard Marcus Sasser (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 09:00 PM EST
Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) is fouled by Texas State guard Caleb Asberry (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) is fouled by Texas State guard Caleb Asberry (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Dec. 22, 2021 08:56 PM EST