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)

Houston forward J'Wan Roberts (13) and forward Joseph Tugler defend against Troy forward Jackson Fields (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Troy forward Thomas Dowd (1) defends against Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Troy forward Victor Valdes, left, defends against Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Troy guard Tayton Conerway (12) passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in Houston, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)