Sampson ejected as No. 5 Houston tops Oklahoma State 79-63

Kelvin Sampson ejected in Houston’s win over Oklahoma State Tuesday. | Anh Le/The Cougar

The No. 5-ranked Cougars defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys Tuesday evening at Fertitta Center by a score of 79-63.

With just over 15 minutes remaining in the second half, several Cougars found themselves in foul trouble, leading to a fiery exchange between head coach Kelvin Sampson and the refs. Sampson was ejected and the crowd erupted. A three-pointer from sophomore guard Emanuel Sharp put UH up 20, before a Houston steal. Senior guard Jamal Shead added to his total with an and-one putting the Cougars up 23.

The Cougar’s quickly took advantage of the Cowboy’s inability to maintain possession in the…