HOUSTON (AP) — Emanuel Sharp scored 24 points to lead second-ranked Houston to a 75-57 win over Lehigh for coach Kelvin Sampson’s 800th career win on Monday night.
Sharp had 13 points in the first half on 5-of-8 shooting as Houston (1-0) built a 44-23 halftime lead. The Cougars shot 57% in the first half.
Chris Cenac Jr. added with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Milos Uzan scored 12 points and Joseph Tugler had 11 points for Houston, which shot 43% for the game.
Sampson improved to 800-354 in his 37-year career, including 300-84 since taking over at Houston in 2014.