Kingston Flemings and Emanuel Sharp Lead Houston to Dominant 78-45 Victory Over Oakland
Houston dominated Oakland in a 78-45 victory, with Kingston Flemings and Emanuel Sharp leading the charge. Flemings scored 19 points and dished out nine assists, while Sharp added 19 points, including five 3-pointers. The Cougars shot 45% from the field and outrebounded the Grizzlies 46-32. Chris Cenac Jr. contributed 11 points for Houston, which held a 40-20 advantage in points in the paint.
In the first half, Flemings and Sharp combined for 22 points as Houston took a commanding 39-17 lead. Oakland struggled to keep up, shooting only 31% from the field. Isaac Garrett led the Grizzlies with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Nassim Mashhour added nine points.
Houston started strong with an 8-0 lead, fueled by Sharp's early 3-pointer. The Cougars continued to build on their lead, reaching a 21-8 advantage midway through the first half. Oakland faced an uphill battle after losses to Michigan and Purdue in their previous games.
Looking ahead, Oakland will host Defiance College, while Houston is set to face No. 22 Auburn in Birmingham, Ala. Fans can stay updated on the AP Top 25 rankings and college basketball news by signing up for alerts and updates.