The UH Cougars faced off against the Florida State Seminoles at the Toyota Center in the Houston Hoops Showdown in a basketball event on Saturday night. The #8 Coogs fought with FSU through out the evening and finally secured an 82-67 victory in front of a predominantly home crowd. Emanuel Sharp led all scorers with 27 points and freshman Kingston Flemings displayed athletic prowess scoring 21 points. Houston will return to the Fertitta Center on Wednesday night to play Jackson State. (Photos by Jack Gorman)
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars battles for position againstAlier Maluk #12 of the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars dunks against the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheerleaders want to see defense. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars shoots a three point basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars talks with Kelvin Sampson on the sideline. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars defends Kobe Magee #5 of the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Ramon Walker Jr. #3 of the Houston Cougars drives against the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans have fun at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheerleaders perform at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars reacts after scoring. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars and Alier Maluk #12 of the Florida State Seminoles battle for the tipoff. Credit: Jack Gorman 
University of Houston Renu Khator stands for the performance of the Star Spangled Banner. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kalifa Sakho #14 of the Houston Cougars gathers a rebound. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Coog fans cheer against the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars falls hard during the game against the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheerleaders perform at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Milos Uzan #7 of the Houston Cougars looks to pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars dunks the ball. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kingston Flemings #4 of the Houston Cougars reacts after scoring. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Lajae Jones #10 of the Florida State Seminoles drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans have fun at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Kobe Magee #5 of the Florida State Seminoles shoots a three point basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The referee warns FSU to stay off the court. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Chris Cenac Jr. #5 of the Houston Cougars reacts after a tough play. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars defends against Robert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars cheerleaders and band stand for a free throw attempt. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Bodies hit the hardwood. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Robert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after a tough play. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Lajae Jones #10 of the Florida State Seminoles drives to the basket. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans have fun at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars looks at his opponents. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts against the Florida State Seminoles. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars reacts after scoring. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Thomas Bassong #3 of the Florida State Seminoles guards the inbound pass. Credit: Jack Gorman 
The Florida State Seminoles stand for the National Anthem. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Houston Cougars fans have fun at the Toyota Center. Credit: Jack Gorman 
Ramon Walker Jr. #3 of the Houston Cougars and Chris Cenac Jr. #5 walk off the court.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.