Cryer scores 22 points and No. 15 Houston defeats Troy 62-42
Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Troy in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ashley Landis]
HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and had six 3-pointers, and No. 15 Houston used a strong defensive effort to beat Troy 62-42 on Tuesday night. Cryer scored 16 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, as the Cougars (6-3) built a 33-11 halftime lead. Cryer finished 8 of 11 from the field. The 11 first-half points set a school record for fewest allowed in a half, surpassing the 12 Houston gave up in the first half at UConn on Dec. 28, 2016. Emanuel Sharp added 14 points for Houston, which won its 27th straight home game.
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