Houston forward Joseph Tugler runs up court against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Houston players walk on court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Houston guard Mylik Wilson (8) is defended by West Virginia guard KJ Tenner (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

West Virginia center Eduardo Andre (0) is defended by Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) is defended by West Virginia guard Sencire Harris (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Houston guard Milos Uzan (7) is defended by West Virginia guard Joseph Yesufu (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)