| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| ECU | 17 | 32 | 49 |
Houston controls East Carolina from outset 65-49
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Corey Davis Jr. scored 20 points, Fabian White Jr. added 17 with six rebounds and three blocks and Houston easily handled East Carolina with a 65-49 win on Sunday.
Davis and White combined to shoot 15 for 22 from the field, though the rest of the Cougars mustered just 11-of-44 shooting. Rob Gray added 12 points with nine assists.
Houston (14-3, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) used a 15-3 run early to build a 22-9 advantage when Davis made three 3s -- two in succession -- and Wes VanBeck made a 3 and followed with a jumper.
Gray's 3-point play with 1:57 before halftime made it 30-12. He followed with a pair of free throws and a 3-pointer and the Cougars led 36-17 at the break. The Pirates shot 6 for 27 (22 percent) before halftime and trailed by double digits the rest of the way.
Shawn Williams led East Carolina (7-10, 1-5) with 17 points and B.J. Tyson scored 12.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Roger Ayers
- Michael Stephens
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 7-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Iowa State | 6-1 | 1 | 16-2 |
| Arizona | 6-1 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 5-2 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Texas Tech | 5-2 | 2 | 14-4 |
| West Virginia | 4-3 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Baylor | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| BYU | 3-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| UCF | 3-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Utah | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| TCU | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Cincinnati | 2-5 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Arizona State | 2-5 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-5 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Kansas State | 1-6 | 6 | 7-11 |
| Colorado | 0-7 | 7 | 9-9 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
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