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#5/4 Men’s Basketball Falls at #14 Kansas on Monday
2/23/2026 8:29:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Kingston Flemings sets freshman season scoring record in 69-56 loss
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The #5/4 University of Houston Men's Basketball team lost its third-straight game as it fell to #14 Kansas, 69-56, inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday night.
After Kansas (21-7, 11-4 Big 12) scored the opening three points, the Cougars (23-5, 11-4 Big 12) used an 11-0 run to get ahead early. The two sides traded buckets before the Jayhawks went on an 11-0 run of their own to take a 31-27 lead into the locker room. Tre White scored five of his 11 first-half points in that spurt as he finished with a game-high 23.
Houston opened the second half scoring five of the first seven points, but a 16-3 Kansas outburst pushed the lead to 49-35 at the 12-minute mark. The Cougars got back-to-back buckets from graduate forward Kalifa Sakho and freshman guard Kingston Flemings, but a 12-2 run gave Houston its largest deficit of the season with just over 7:30 minutes left to play.
Powered by eight points from Flemings and five points from sophomore guard Mercy Miller, the Cougars chipped away at the lead but couldn't cross the finish line as the Cougars dropped their third-straight game for the first time since January 2017.
With his eighth point on the evening, Flemings broke the Houston freshman scoring record. He finished with 16 points on the evening.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to two more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to three more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Monday's game, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to play host to Colorado at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28. That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston continue its homestand when it faces Baylor on Senior Night at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, inside Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN2.
• From there, the Cougars close the regular season when they meet Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. That game will air on CBS.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
After Kansas (21-7, 11-4 Big 12) scored the opening three points, the Cougars (23-5, 11-4 Big 12) used an 11-0 run to get ahead early. The two sides traded buckets before the Jayhawks went on an 11-0 run of their own to take a 31-27 lead into the locker room. Tre White scored five of his 11 first-half points in that spurt as he finished with a game-high 23.
Houston opened the second half scoring five of the first seven points, but a 16-3 Kansas outburst pushed the lead to 49-35 at the 12-minute mark. The Cougars got back-to-back buckets from graduate forward Kalifa Sakho and freshman guard Kingston Flemings, but a 12-2 run gave Houston its largest deficit of the season with just over 7:30 minutes left to play.
Powered by eight points from Flemings and five points from sophomore guard Mercy Miller, the Cougars chipped away at the lead but couldn't cross the finish line as the Cougars dropped their third-straight game for the first time since January 2017.
With his eighth point on the evening, Flemings broke the Houston freshman scoring record. He finished with 16 points on the evening.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to two more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game home tickets for all games inside Fertitta Center are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase quickly while supplies last. The two-time defending Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston will play host to three more conference games in 2025-26.
Fans interested in purchasing group tickets may complete this form to be contacted by a member of the Houston Athletics Tickets Sales staff.
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
UP NEXT
• Following Monday's game, the Cougars return to Fertitta Center to play host to Colorado at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28. That game will air on ESPN2.
• Houston continue its homestand when it faces Baylor on Senior Night at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, inside Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN2.
• From there, the Cougars close the regular season when they meet Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, inside Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla. That game will air on CBS.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC, the Varsity Network app and Sirius XM Radio.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by providing NIL opportunities and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UH
KU
FG%
.318
.440
3FG%
.208
.412
FT%
1.000
.900
RB
33
38
TO
8
12
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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