{"id":41993,"date":"2026-02-11T00:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T04:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/houston-beats-utah-66-52-as-sharp-sets-school-record\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T00:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T04:46:16","slug":"60700-houston-beats-utah-66-52-as-sharp-sets-school-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/60700-houston-beats-utah-66-52-as-sharp-sets-school-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston beats Utah 66-52 as Sharp sets school record"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emanuel Sharp<\/b> just wrote his name into Houston<\/b> basketball history. The redshirt senior<\/b> broke the school’s career 3-pointer record in a dominant 66-52 victory<\/b> over Utah<\/b> on Tuesday night. With one night of pure three-point magic, Sharp<\/b> cemented his legacy.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Sharp’s Points<\/b>: 27<\/b> on eight 3-pointers, breaking Marcus Sasser’s previous record of 276<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Record Moment<\/b>: Sharp’s eighth three came with 15:06 remaining<\/b>, his 277th<\/b> career three-pointer<\/li>\n
  • Houston’s Record<\/b>: Now 22-2 overall<\/b>, tied atop Big 12<\/b> standings at 10-1<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Game Impact<\/b>: Sharp’s scoring led dominant defensive shutdown, holding Utah to season-low 52 points<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Sharp’s Scorching Hot Night Ignites Cougars<\/h2>\n

    Emanuel Sharp<\/b> was simply unstoppable from deep. The 6-3 guard from Tampa<\/b> made a career-high eight three-pointers<\/b> and finished an efficient 9-of-17 shooting<\/b>. Sharp’s record-breaking moment came on a top-of-the-key shot<\/b> just inside the logo near midcourt. Even more impressive, Sharp was 8-of-13 from beyond the arc<\/b>, showcasing elite range and accuracy all night long.<\/p>\n

    This wasn’t just volume shooting for Sharp<\/b>. He opened the game with six consecutive three-pointers, missing only his first attempt. The redshirt senior<\/b> surpassed Marcus Sasser’s previous mark of 276<\/b> three-pointers made from 2019 to 2023<\/b>. Sharp’s eight threes fell just short of Cam Tyson’s single-game record of 10<\/b>, set against Our Lady of the Lake in 2021<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Houston Dominates Utah Despite Shaky Start<\/h2>\n

    While Sharp<\/b> led the charge, Kingston Flemings<\/b> had an uncharacteristically quiet night with only 4 points on 1-of-9 shooting<\/b>. The usually dynamic point guard<\/b> went scoreless in the first half. But the Cougars<\/b> didn’t need their entire arsenal because Sharp<\/b> was so dominant. Joseph Tugler<\/b> contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds<\/b> while Milos Uzan<\/b> added 9 points<\/b> as well.<\/p>\n

    Houston<\/b> won its 40th straight game<\/b> against an unranked opponent. The team swept both BYU<\/b> and Utah<\/b> during their five-day road trip in the Big 12<\/b>. This dominant performance moved the Cougars<\/b> into a first-place tie with Arizona<\/b> in conference play.<\/p>\n

    Utah Struggles to Score in Defensive Showcase<\/h2>\n

    The Runnin’ Utes<\/b> managed just 52 points<\/b>, marking their lowest-scoring game of the entire season. Utah guard Terrence Brown<\/b> was held to 2 field goals for 32 minutes<\/b> despite entering as the 12th leading scorer nationally at 21.1 points per game<\/b>. He finished with just 12 points<\/b>. The Utah offense<\/b> was completely stymied by Houston’s elite defense<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Team<\/td>\nRecord<\/td>\nKey Player<\/td>\nPoints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Houston<\/b><\/td>\n22-2, 10-1 Big 12<\/td>\nEmanuel Sharp<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Utah<\/b><\/td>\n9-15, 1-10 Big 12<\/td>\nTerrence Brown<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Jordan Dawes<\/b> led Utah<\/b> with 15 points<\/b> and Soa Traore<\/b> added 12 points<\/b>. But the Utes’ three-point shooting was abysmal at 2-of-17<\/b>, a stark contrast to Sharp’s incredible efficiency<\/b> from distance. Utah’s turnovers (11)<\/b> also hurt their offensive flow significantly.<\/p>\n

    \n“Sharp’s eight 3-pointers were career-high and two shy of UH’s single-game record 10, set by Cam Tyson against Our Lady of the Lake in 2021.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Houston Chronicle<\/b>, Game Recap<\/p>\n

    What This Victory Means for Houston’s Title Hunt<\/h2>\n

    No. 3 Houston<\/b> is clearly peaking at the right time. Their dominant defense<\/b> held Utah<\/b> to their season-low output while Sharp<\/b> put on an offensive showcase. The Cougars<\/b> are now tied atop the Big 12<\/b> with Arizona<\/b> at 10-1 in conference play<\/b>. With Sharp<\/b> playing at this elite level and the rest of the team supporting defensively, Houston<\/b> has all the pieces for a deep tournament run.<\/p>\n

    The Cougars<\/b> swept their road trip against ranked opponents. They won’t face easy matchups the rest of the season, but performances like this suggest Houston<\/b> belongs among the nation’s elite. Sharp<\/b> breaking the school three-point record in such dominant fashion only adds to the mystique.<\/p>\n

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    Watch: Game Highlights<\/h3>\n