No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52
Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) fouls Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) fouls Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:18 PM EST
Central Florida guard Darius Perry (2) shoots a layup while Houston guard Taze Moore (4) defend on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida guard Darius Perry (2) shoots a layup while Houston guard Taze Moore (4) defend on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:18 PM EST
Houston guard Taze Moore (4) dunks the ball against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Taze Moore (4) dunks the ball against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 11:52 PM EST
Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) fouls Houston guard Taze Moore while forward Fabian White Jr. defends on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) fouls Houston guard Taze Moore while forward Fabian White Jr. defends on the play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:18 PM EST
Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) shoots the ball over Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) shoots the ball over Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:17 PM EST
Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and Central Florida forward Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) fight for control of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) and Central Florida forward Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) fight for control of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:06 PM EST
Central Florida forward Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) attempts to pass the ball against Houston center Josh Carlton (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida forward Cheikh Mbacke Diong (34) attempts to pass the ball against Houston center Josh Carlton (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:05 PM EST
Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) is defended by Central Florida guard Darius Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) is defended by Central Florida guard Darius Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 11:59 PM EST
Central Florida forward C.J. Walker (21) controls the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida forward C.J. Walker (21) controls the ball against Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:17 PM EST
Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) attempts to shoot against Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) and guard Darius Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Kyler Edwards (11) attempts to shoot against Central Florida guard Dre Fuller Jr. (24) and guard Darius Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 11:58 PM EST
Central Florida guard Darius Johnson (0) drivers the ball against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida guard Darius Johnson (0) drivers the ball against Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:18 PM EST
Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins watches from the sideline against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida head coach Johnny Dawkins watches from the sideline against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:05 PM EST
Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) shoots for three points against Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) shoots for three points against Central Florida forward Isaiah Adams (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 11:52 PM EST
Central Florida forward C.J. Walker (21) watches his layup attempt as he falls back into the Houston defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Central Florida forward C.J. Walker (21) watches his layup attempt as he falls back into the Houston defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Feb. 17, 2022 10:17 PM EST