Houston Cougars vs. Kansas Jayhawks - Final Score - February 23, 2026

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HOU	27	29	56
KU	31	38	69

#14 Kansas topples #5 Houston

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson made it clear that he doesn't "pay attention" to those criticizing his health.

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

KEY PLAYERS

Tre White KU · #3 G

23 pts (3-4 3pt), 5 reb

Bryson Tiller KU · #15 F

11 pts, 10 reb, 1 ast, 3 blk

Kingston Flemings HOU · #4 G

16 pts (6-18 FG), 2 reb

Chris Cenac Jr. HOU · #5 F-C

9 pts (4-13 FG), 7 reb

SPREAD

Houston needed to win by 3 points or more to cover the spread. They did not cover, so people who took Kansas won.

TOTAL

The over/under was 138.5 and the teams scored 125 points, so people who bet the under won

UNDER

TEAM TO WIN

Kansas won at +118 odds so a bet of $100 won $218 total

KEY PLAYS

HOU STREAK

HOU 11 KU 4

(1H 13:54) Houston completed an 11-0 scoring run over 4:02. HOU 11, KU 4

LEAD CHANGE

HOU 27 KU 27

(1H 1:49) After trailing since 16:42 in the first half, Kansas tied the score at 27.

KU STREAK

HOU 28 KU 31

(2H 19:40) Kansas completed an 11-0 scoring run over 3:44. KU 31, HOU 28

KU STREAK

HOU 37 KU 49

(2H 11:37) Kansas completed a 12-0 scoring run over 4:17. KU 49, HOU 37

KU STREAK

HOU 43 KU 61

(2H 7:18) Kansas completed a 12-4 scoring run over 3:42. KU 61, HOU 43

KU KEY STAT

HOU 51 KU 67

(2H 1:42) B. Tiller (KU) has 10 rebounds.

5 Houston vs

14 Kansas

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

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5 Houston vs

14 Kansas

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Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

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