Sharp sets school 3-point record as No. 3 Houston routs Utah 66-52

Emanuel Sharp drains 8 triples to surpass Marcus Sasser's career mark at Houston

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Emanuel Sharp set the school record for career 3-pointers with 277, surpassing Marcus Sasser's previous mark of 276, as No. 3 Houston cruised to a 66-52 victory over Utah on Tuesday night. Sharp scored a game-high 27 points, including a career-high 8 made 3-pointers, to lead the Cougars to their fifth straight win and 16th in their last 17 games.

Why it matters

Sharp's record-breaking performance highlights Houston's continued dominance as one of the top teams in the country, while Utah's struggles continue as they've now lost six games in a row and sit at just 1-10 in Big 12 play.

The details

Sharp caught fire in the first half, draining six consecutive 3-pointers to help Houston build a 15-point lead. The Cougars then opened the second half on an 8-0 run to extend their advantage to 40-25. Houston's stifling defense made it difficult for Utah to get into any offensive rhythm, leading to the Utes' lowest scoring output of the season.

  • Sharp set the school career 3-point record with 277, surpassing Marcus Sasser's previous mark of 276.
  • Sharp made a career-high 8 3-pointers in the game.

The players

Emanuel Sharp

A standout guard for No. 3 Houston who set the school record for career 3-pointers with 277.

Marcus Sasser

The previous holder of Houston's career 3-point record with 276 made 3-pointers from 2019-23.

Joseph Tugler

A Houston player who scored 9 points in the win.

Milos Uzan

A Houston player who scored 9 points in the win.

Keanu Dawes

A Utah player who scored a team-high 15 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

Sharp's record-breaking performance underscores Houston's status as one of the elite teams in college basketball, while Utah's struggles continue as they search for answers during their current six-game losing streak.