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

Emanuel Sharp's career-high 8 triples lift Cougars to fifth straight win

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Emanuel Sharp set the school record for career 3-pointers with 277 and finished with 27 points to lead No. 3 Houston to a 66-52 victory over Utah on Tuesday night. Sharp made a career-high 8 3-pointers on 8-of-13 shooting from beyond the arc to surpass Marcus Sasser's previous school record of 276 3-pointers. Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan each scored 9 points for the Cougars, who have won 5 straight and 16 of their last 17 games. Keanu Dawes scored 15 points and Seydou Traore added 12 to pace the Utes, who have lost 6 straight.

Why it matters

This win extends Houston's impressive season and keeps them firmly in the Top 3 of the national rankings. Sharp's record-breaking performance highlights the Cougars' offensive firepower and their ability to dominate opponents on the road. For Utah, the loss continues their struggles in conference play as they search for answers to turn their season around.

The details

Sharp made 6 consecutive 3-pointers in the first half to spark Houston's 15-point lead. The Cougars then opened the second half on an 8-0 run to extend their advantage to 22 points. Houston's aggressive defense made it difficult for Utah to get into their offensive sets, leading to several shot clock violations and forced shots. The Utes shot a season-worst 2-for-17 from 3-point range.

  • Sharp set the school record for career 3-pointers with 277 on a 30-foot jumper with 15:06 to play.
  • Houston led 40-25 after scoring the first 8 points of the second half.

The players

Emanuel Sharp

A senior guard for Houston who set the school record for career 3-pointers with 277, surpassing Marcus Sasser's previous mark of 276.

Joseph Tugler

A sophomore forward for Houston who scored 9 points in the win.

Milos Uzan

A freshman guard for Houston who also scored 9 points.

Keanu Dawes

A junior guard for Utah who led the Utes with 15 points.

Seydou Traore

A sophomore forward for Utah who scored 12 points.

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What’s next

Houston hosts Kansas State on Saturday as they look to continue their strong season. Utah will try to end their 6-game losing streak in their next game.

The takeaway

Sharp's record-breaking performance highlights Houston's offensive firepower and their ability to dominate opponents, even on the road. For Utah, the loss continues their struggles in conference play as they search for answers to turn their season around.