From the opening tip on Saturday afternoon, the No. 5 Houston Cougars had UCF scrambling to find an open shot. By the final whistle, the Knights had registered the worst shooting percentage in Big 12 history and made the fewest field goals in a Division 1 basketball game this season.
The game’s early minutes were defined by defensive-focused basketball and a slow start from the field for both teams. It was not until over three minutes into the game that senior forward J’Wan Roberts scored the first points for either squad to put Houston ahead.
Both teams continued to struggle finding their shot, but the points came easier for the Cougars.