NCAAB · Final

Houston Defeats Baylor 77-64 in NCAAB Clash

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Fertitta Center

Houston Cougars 77, Baylor Bears 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Baylor Bears 77-64 at Fertitta Center on March 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Baylor Bears vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Houston Cougars triumphed over the Baylor Bears with a final score of 77-64 at the Fertitta Center. This victory extends Houston's dominance in their recent meetings, marking their fourth consecutive win against Baylor, having previously defeated them 77-55 earlier in the season. Houston's strong home record of 25-5 this season was evident as they showcased their prowess against a struggling Baylor team, which ended the season with a 15-15 record.

Houston's recent form has been solid, as they entered this game with a 7-3 record over their last ten outings. They had a scoring average of 74.6 points while allowing only 63.5 points per game during this stretch. Their last game before facing Baylor was a commanding win against the Colorado Buffaloes, where they won 102-62. Houston's home performance has been particularly impressive, with a 4-1 record in their last five home games, averaging 73.8 points while conceding 67.6.

On the other hand, Baylor's recent form has been less favorable, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. They averaged 75.4 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 77.1 points per game. Their last outing resulted in a narrow victory against UCF, winning 87-86, but they had faced several tough losses prior, including a defeat to Arizona where they lost 80-87. Baylor's away record stood at 2-3 in their last five games, and they have averaged 77.0 points while allowing 82.6.

In terms of their head-to-head history, Houston has proven to be the stronger team in recent seasons, winning all three previous meetings against Baylor. The Cougars won 76-65 at home in February 2025, followed by a close 65-61 victory in March 2025, and the earlier mentioned 77-55 win in January 2026. This consistent performance against Baylor added to the pressure on the Bears as they entered this matchup.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected Houston's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 12.5-point favorites, indicating a high level of confidence in their ability to secure a win. The total for the game was set at 143.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the Fertitta Center providing a home-court advantage for Houston. Fans witnessed a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for dominance. As the game progressed, key moments included Kingston Flemings' three-point jump shot and a series of free throws from Joseph Tugler, which helped solidify Houston's lead in the second half.

Overall, the matchup highlighted Houston's strength as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason, while Baylor will need to regroup after a challenging season. The Cougars' ability to maintain control and execute their game plan effectively was a testament to their preparation and skill, making this fixture a noteworthy encounter in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -12.5	143.5 o -102 / u -118	Baylor Bears +750 · Houston Cougars -1200

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Leaders

PointsKingston Flemings21Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings7Houston Cougars
ReboundsJoseph Tugler6Houston Cougars
PointsTounde Yessoufou20Baylor Bears
AssistsIsaac Williams IV6Baylor Bears
ReboundsTounde Yessoufou12Baylor Bears

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 7-3Streak W174.6 scored · 63.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

W102-62vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 28
L56-69at Kansas JayhawksFeb 24
L66-73vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 21
L67-70at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 17
W78-64vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 14
W66-52at Utah UtesFeb 11
W77-66at BYU CougarsFeb 8
W79-55vs UCF KnightsFeb 5
W76-54vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 31
W79-70at TCU Horned FrogsJan 29

Baylor Bears

Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.4 scored · 77.1 allowed per game2-3 away

W87-86at UCF KnightsMar 1
L80-87vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 25
W73-68vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 21
L74-90at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 18
L71-82vs Louisville CardinalsFeb 14
L94-99vs BYU CougarsFeb 11
L69-72at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 7
W86-67vs Colorado BuffaloesFeb 5
W63-53at West Virginia MountaineersJan 31
L57-67at Cincinnati BearcatsJan 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Baylor Bears	Houston Cougars
Field goals	23-55	28-61
Field goal %	42	46
Three-pointers	8-25	9-25
Three-point %	32	36
Free throws	10-12	12-16
Free throw %	83	75
Rebounds	37	31
Offensive rebounds	13	12
Defensive rebounds	24	19
Assists	17	10
Steals	6	11
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	18	8
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	28
Fast-break points	7	16
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	10	15
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	76	18

How the scoring went

1st Half35-35Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-35Obi Agbim makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half38-37Joseph Tugler makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half39-37Caden Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-37Caden Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-37Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-37Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-37Cameron Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-37Cameron Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-39Joseph Tugler makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half44-42Emanuel Sharp makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half44-43Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-43Tounde Yessoufou makes layup (Michael Rataj assists)
2nd Half46-46Emanuel Sharp makes 26-foot three point jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half48-46Tounde Yessoufou makes 7-foot jumper (Obi Agbim assists)
2nd Half50-46Dan Skillings Jr. makes layup
2nd Half50-48Milos Uzan makes driving layup
2nd Half52-48Caden Powell makes 7-foot hook shot (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half52-50Kingston Flemings makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-50Tounde Yessoufou makes layup (Caden Powell assists)
2nd Half54-52Kingston Flemings makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half56-52Caden Powell makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half56-54Joseph Tugler makes layup (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half58-54Caden Powell makes 4-foot dunk (Cameron Carr assists)
2nd Half58-56Chris Cenac Jr. makes 14-foot jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half58-59Emanuel Sharp makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half58-61Chase McCarty makes 8-foot pullup jump shot (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half58-62Chase McCarty makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-64Kingston Flemings makes driving layup
2nd Half58-67Milos Uzan makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half60-67Tounde Yessoufou makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Isaac Williams IV assists)
2nd Half61-67Tounde Yessoufou makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-70Kingston Flemings makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half61-72Milos Uzan makes driving layup
2nd Half61-74Joseph Tugler makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-74Isaac Williams IV makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-75Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-76Joseph Tugler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-77Joseph Tugler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-77Caden Powell makes 1-foot dunk (Cameron Carr assists)