North Carolina A&T guard Demetric Horton (24) takes a shot over Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Carolina A&T forward Marcus Watson (4) bursts through a double-team by Houston guards Tramon Mark (12) and Jamal Shead (rear) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

North Carolina A&T guard Kam Woods (3) takes a shot while defended by Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson instructs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina A&T, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)