Houston beats Cleveland State 87-56 as Sampson ties Wooden

Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) attempts to block a shot by Cleveland State forward Deante Johnson (35) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4), left, and Cleveland State guard D'Moi Hodge (55) battle for a rebound during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) reacts in the final moments of the second half of a first-round game against Cleveland State as they prepare to celebrate their win in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston forward Brison Gresham (55) tries to avoid fouling Cleveland State forward Chris Greene (13) as he goes after a rebound during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks with a game official during the second half of a first-round game against Cleveland State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston guard Tramon Mark (12), left, and guard DeJon Jarreau (3) walk off the court after defeating Cleveland State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) watches the action from the bench after suffering an apparent hip injury 40-seconds into a first-round game against Cleveland State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Cleveland State fans cheer in the stands during the first half of a first-round game against Houston in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Cleveland State guard Craig Beaudion (3) shoots a reverse layup to score during the first half of a first-round game against Houston in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) reacts after scoring during the first half of a first-round game against Cleveland State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Houston forward Justin Gorham, left, and Cleveland State guard Torrey Patton, right, stare at one another after a tense battle for the ball during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Cleveland State forward Algevon Eichelberger (12) braces for contact as he tries to stop the drive of Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)