In a closely watched basketball game, Texas A&M faced off against No. 1 Houston, where free throws and fouls played a significant role in the dynamics of the match. Texas A&M attempted a total of 43 free throws, converting 5-of-11 in the first half and missing 13 overall, out of 67 total free throws in the game. Houston's strategy was notably affected by Ja'Vier Francis picking up two early fouls, described by Houston coach Kelvin Sampson as 'devastating for us.' Francis, who picked up his second foul just four minutes into the game and his third with 4:15 left in the first half, eventually fouled out with 3:22 left in the game, with Houston leading 74-63 at that point. The game also saw J'Wan Roberts of Houston aggravate a right shin injury, limiting his playtime to 12 minutes in the first half.
Texas A&M has attempted 43 FTs Total garbage
67 total free throws with A&M having 43?!?!
43 free throws for #TexasAM
Ja'Vier Francis fouls out with 3:22 left in game. No. 1 Houston leads Texas A&M 74-63.
THIRTEEN missed free throws for Aggies.
FIRST-HALF REWIND: Ja'Vier Francis on bench with three fouls. J'Wan Roberts aggravated right shin injury and has played 12 minutes. Texas A&M: 10-of-20 from free-throw line.
Ja'Vier Francis picks up third foul with 4:15 left in first half.
Texas A&M is 5-of-11 from the free-throw line in the first half.
During in-game interview with @JonRothstein, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson called Ja'Vier Francis getting two early fouls "devastating for us."
Ja'Vier Francis picks up his second foul just four minutes into the game.