UH freshman thrown into the fire in win over Alcorn State

UH freshman guard Jamal Shead tries to dribble around Alcorn State forward Tyree Corbett on the court of Fertitta Center on Sunday afternoon. | Courtesy of UH athleticsWith the game clock just under the 15-minute mark in the second half during Sunday’s game at Fertitta Center, the Alcorn State men’s basketball team trailed No. 6 Houston by only 10 points.

After leading by 17 points at the break, the Cougars, who were playing in their first game back since Dec. 5 due to COVID-19 issues, allowed the Braves to get within range with a sloppy start to the period.

Then, during one offensive set, freshman guard Jamal Shead took a screen set by freshman forward J’Wan Roberts, and instead of hitting…