East Carolina Pirates at Houston Cougars 1/22/2022
East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) tries to pass the ball around Houston guard Kyler Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) tries to pass the ball around Houston guard Kyler Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:07 PM EST
East Carolina guard Tremont Robinson-White (12) brings the ball up as Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina guard Tremont Robinson-White (12) brings the ball up as Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:06 PM EST
East Carolina forward Vance Jackson (13) is defended by Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina forward Vance Jackson (13) is defended by Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:06 PM EST
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to guard Taze Moore (4) on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to guard Taze Moore (4) on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:07 PM EST
East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson (23) drives to the basket against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson (23) drives to the basket against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:08 PM EST
East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) and Houston center Josh Carlton (25) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) and Houston center Josh Carlton (25) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:11 PM EST
East Carolina forward Alanzo Frink and Houston forward Fabian White Jr. dive for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina forward Alanzo Frink and Houston forward Fabian White Jr. dive for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:10 PM EST
Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) and guard Kyler Edwards (11) bump chests after a score by Edwards during the first half against East Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) and guard Kyler Edwards (11) bump chests after a score by Edwards during the first half against East Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:07 PM EST
East Carolina coach Joe Dooley watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

East Carolina coach Joe Dooley watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Houston on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:10 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) reaches for a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) reaches for a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 07:12 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) dunks against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) dunks against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:41 PM EST
Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) dribbles the ball as East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) dribbles the ball as East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:40 PM EST
Houston forward J'Wan Roberts tries to grab a rebound between East Carolina forward Vance Jackson (13) and guard Tristen Newton (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts tries to grab a rebound between East Carolina forward Vance Jackson (13) and guard Tristen Newton (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:40 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) is defended by East Carolina center Ludgy Debaut (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) is defended by East Carolina center Ludgy Debaut (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EST
Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) shoots a layup against East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) shoots a layup against East Carolina forward Brandon Johnson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:51 PM EST
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, watches East Carolina and Houston play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, watches East Carolina and Houston play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EST
Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. holds his knee after falling during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. holds his knee after falling during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:49 PM EST
Houston guard Jamal Shead shoots a layup against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Jamal Shead shoots a layup against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:51 PM EST
Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) attempts to pass the ball past East Carolina forward Vance Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) attempts to pass the ball past East Carolina forward Vance Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:51 PM EST
Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) drives to the basket against East Carolina forward Alexis Reyes, middle, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) drives to the basket against East Carolina forward Alexis Reyes, middle, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Jan. 22, 2022 08:52 PM EST