NCAAB · Final

Houston Cougars Defeat Lehigh Mountain Hawks 75-57

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 75, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Lehigh Mountain Hawks 75-57 at Fertitta Center on November 3, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Houston Cougars triumphed over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks with a final score of 75-57 at the Fertitta Center. This victory extends Houston's impressive winning streak to 11 games, as they continue to showcase their dominance in the NCAAB landscape. The Cougars, now holding a 1-0 record for the season, have demonstrated strong form, winning their last ten games with an average of 70.5 points scored and only 61.3 points allowed. In contrast, the Mountain Hawks fell to 0-1 for the season, marking their first game of the year after a challenging previous season where they finished with a 4-6 record over their last ten games.

Houston's recent performance has been characterized by a robust home record of 6-0, while they have also been successful in away games, boasting a 4-0 record. Their last five games have seen them average 70.6 points scored while allowing just 61.2 points, indicating a solid defensive effort alongside their scoring capabilities. The Cougars' last ten games included victories over notable opponents such as the Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars, reinforcing their reputation as a formidable team.

On the other hand, Lehigh's recent form has not been as favorable. They have struggled, with their last five games yielding only one win and an average of 70.0 points scored against 73.6 points allowed. Their away record stands at 2-4, indicating difficulties in securing wins outside their home venue. In their last outing before facing Houston, Lehigh lost to Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, which added to their woes as they entered this matchup.

The game saw Houston maintain control throughout, leveraging their home-court advantage and strong team cohesion. The scoring plays reflected their offensive strategy, with key contributions from players like Emanuel Sharp, who made a significant three-point jumper late in the second half to seal the victory. Houston's strong finish was underscored by a series of free throws from Caleb Thomas, who consistently added to the scoreboard during crucial moments of the game.

In terms of market expectations, the odds suggested a strong likelihood of a Houston victory, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that the Cougars were heavily favored to win this matchup according to the betting lines.

The conditions at the Fertitta Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with the home crowd supporting the Cougars throughout. Fans witnessed a display of skill and determination from the home team, which capitalized on their strengths while Lehigh struggled to find their rhythm.

Overall, this game not only highlights Houston's prowess as a top contender in the NCAAB but also underscores the challenges that Lehigh faces as they look to improve their performance in upcoming games. The Cougars' ability to score effectively while maintaining a strong defense will be key as they progress through the season.

Leaders

PointsEmanuel Sharp24Houston Cougars
AssistsMilos Uzan5Houston Cougars
ReboundsChris Cenac Jr.10Houston Cougars
PointsNasir Whitlock18Lehigh Mountain Hawks
AssistsCaleb Thomas3Lehigh Mountain Hawks
ReboundsNasir Whitlock9Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1070.5 scored · 61.3 allowed per game6-0 at home

W72-64vs Arizona WildcatsMar 15
W74-54vs BYU CougarsMar 14
W77-68vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 13
W65-61at Baylor BearsMar 9
W65-59vs Kansas JayhawksMar 4
W73-64vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 1
W69-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 25
W68-59vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 22
W80-65at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 19
W62-58at Arizona WildcatsFeb 15

Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L172 scored · 70.4 allowed per game2-4 away

L73-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsMar 5
W89-67at Army Black KnightsMar 1
L68-79vs Boston University TerriersFeb 26
L70-78at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 22
L50-67at Bucknell BisonFeb 18
W72-60vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 15
L60-63at Navy MidshipmenFeb 13
L75-78vs American University EaglesFeb 8
W94-68vs Colgate RaidersFeb 3
W69-67at Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Lehigh Mountain Hawks	Houston Cougars
Field goals	19-51	26-61
Field goal %	37	43
Three-pointers	4-15	7-21
Three-point %	27	33
Free throws	15-23	16-20
Free throw %	65	80
Rebounds	30	43
Offensive rebounds	9	15
Defensive rebounds	21	28
Assists	5	14
Steals	8	11
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	15	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	19
Fast-break points	8	6
Points in the paint	22	22
Fouls	16	22
Largest lead	0	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-45Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-47Milos Uzan made Jumper.
2nd Half27-47Joshua Ingram made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-47Nasir Whitlock made Layup.
2nd Half31-47Nasir Whitlock made Jumper.
2nd Half31-48Kalifa Sakho made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-48Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-48Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-50Kingston Flemings made Layup.
2nd Half35-50Nasir Whitlock made Jumper.
2nd Half35-53Isiah Harwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joseph Tugler.
2nd Half38-53Peter Kramer made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tommy Conniff.
2nd Half38-55Joseph Tugler made Jumper. Assisted by Kingston Flemings.
2nd Half38-56Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-57Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-58Joseph Tugler made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-59Joseph Tugler made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-59Hank Alvey made Jumper.
2nd Half41-59Hank Alvey made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-60Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-61Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-63Emanuel Sharp made Jumper.
2nd Half41-64Emanuel Sharp made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-64Nasir Whitlock made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-64Caleb Thomas made Layup.
2nd Half44-66Milos Uzan made Jumper.
2nd Half44-68Kingston Flemings made Jumper.
2nd Half46-68Joshua Ingram made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Thomas.
2nd Half48-68Hank Alvey made Dunk.
2nd Half49-68Peter Kramer made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-68Peter Kramer made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-68Peter Kramer made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-69Kingston Flemings made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-72Milos Uzan made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half52-72Caleb Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-72Caleb Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-72Hank Alvey made Layup.
2nd Half56-72Hank Alvey made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-72Caleb Thomas made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-75Emanuel Sharp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Milos Uzan.