Houston guard Jamal Shead (1) looks to drive around Northern Colorado guard Caleb Shaw, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) passes the ball in front of Northern Colorado forward Riley Abercrombie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado forward Brock Wisne, top center, and Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr., bottom center, grapple for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado guard Matt Johnson II (2), Houston guard Jamal Shead, center, and Northern Colorado guard Daylen Kountz, right, become entangled as they chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts, front left, pulls down a rebound in front of Northern Colorado forward Bryce Kennedy, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado forward Brock Wisne, center, is boxed up by Houston forwards Reggie Chaney, left, and J'Wan Roberts, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado guard Dalton Knecht, right, drives around Houston guard Tramon Mark (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado guard Daylen Kountz (1) drives around Houston guard Tramon Mark, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado forward Riley Abercrombie (22) loses the ball under pressure from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado guard Langston Reynolds, top right, falls into Houston guard Emanuel Sharp, bottom right, after a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) reacts after sinking a 3-point basket against Northern Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston forward Jarace Walker, left, tries to drive around Northern Colorado forward Bryce Kennedy, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Terrance Arceneaux, center, loses the ball as he tries to shoot between Northern Colorado forward Bryce Kennedy (21) and guard Matt Johnson II (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, right, talks with forward Jarace Walker (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Colorado, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) shoots between Northern Colorado guards Matt Johnson II (2) and Dalton Knecht (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston forward Reggie Chaney, center, collides with Northern Colorado guard Caleb Shaw, left, as he attempts to grab the ball while Northern Colorado guard Daylen Kountz, center back, and forward Riley Abercrombie, right, look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado guard Matt Johnson II, right, tries to drive around Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Northern Colorado head coach Steve Smiley yells plays to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)