Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42


              Houston guard Jamal Shead drives around North Florida guard Jose Placer (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston guard Tramon Mark (12), right, drives around North Florida guard Jarius Hicklen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston forward Ja'Vier Francis (5) is blocked by North Florida forward Jadyn Parker (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              North Florida guard Oscar Berry is defended by Houston guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) scores on a fast break during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston guard Marcus Sasser exits the game after sustaining an injury to his face during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Francis scores 14 as No. 1 Houston downs North Florida 76-42