NCAAB · Final

Houston Cougars Defeat TCU Horned Frogs 79-70

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:10 PM ET · Schollmaier Arena

Houston Cougars 79, TCU Horned Frogs 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Houston Cougars vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Houston Cougars beat TCU Horned Frogs 79-70 at Schollmaier Arena on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Cougars vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup, the Houston Cougars secured a 79-70 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at Schollmaier Arena. This game was noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Houston boasting a strong away record of 18-2, while TCU's home record stood at 13-8. Despite TCU's recent form showing a two-game winning streak, they were unable to overcome the Cougars, who had been performing consistently well throughout the season.

The Cougars entered this game with a record of 9-1 in their last ten outings, although they faced a setback in their previous game against Texas Tech, losing 90-86. Houston averaged 82.1 points scored per game while allowing only 63.1, indicating a strong defensive and offensive balance. In contrast, TCU had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 82.3 points scored and 73.9 points allowed. Their recent performances included a notable win against the Baylor Bears, where they triumphed 97-90, but they had also suffered losses to teams like the Arizona Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks.

Home court advantage has been significant for TCU, who held a 5-1 record at home in their last six games, while Houston maintained a perfect 6-0 record in their away games. Historically, these teams have met once prior, with Houston winning that encounter decisively 65-46 during the 2025 season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best rosters for this important fixture. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Houston favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Houston's ability to perform, reflected in their money line of -440, while TCU was priced at +340.

The conditions for the game were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams eager to assert their dominance. As the game unfolded, key moments included a critical dunk by David Punch that pushed Houston's lead to 74-67, followed by a series of successful free throws by Ramon Walker Jr. and Kingston Flemings that extended their advantage. TCU fought back with a layup from Tanner Toolson, but it was not enough to close the gap, as Houston maintained their lead until the final whistle.

Viewers were treated to a display of skill and determination from both sides, but ultimately, Houston's strong performance allowed them to walk away with a victory, further solidifying their status as a top contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -8.5	139.5 o -108 / u -112	Houston Cougars -440 · TCU Horned Frogs +340

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Leaders

PointsXavier Edmonds18TCU Horned Frogs
AssistsBrock Harding6TCU Horned Frogs
ReboundsXavier Edmonds10TCU Horned Frogs
PointsKingston Flemings27Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings5Houston Cougars
ReboundsChris Cenac Jr.14Houston Cougars

Recent form

TCU Horned Frogs

Last 10: 6-4Streak W282.3 scored · 73.9 allowed per game5-1 at home

W97-90at Baylor BearsJan 24
W68-65vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 21
L79-82at Utah UtesJan 17
L70-76at BYU CougarsJan 15
L73-86vs Arizona WildcatsJan 10
L100-104at Kansas JayhawksJan 7
W69-63vs Baylor BearsJan 3
W115-64vs Jackson State TigersDec 30
W80-56vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 21
W72-53vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 19

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 9-1Streak L182.1 scored · 63.1 allowed per game3-1 away

L86-90at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 24
W103-73vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 18
W77-48vs West Virginia MountaineersJan 14
W77-55at Baylor BearsJan 10
W69-65vs Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 7
W67-60at Cincinnati BearcatsJan 3
W69-60vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 30
W94-85at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 20
W99-57vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 13
W80-38vs Jackson State TigersDec 11

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	Houston Cougars	TCU Horned Frogs
Field goals	24-54	25-53
Field goal %	44	47
Three-pointers	9-23	4-15
Three-point %	39	27
Free throws	22-24	16-25
Free throw %	92	64
Rebounds	31	30
Offensive rebounds	6	7
Defensive rebounds	25	23
Assists	12	15
Steals	6	6
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	11	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	14
Fast-break points	6	9
Points in the paint	20	36
Fouls	22	22
Largest lead	15	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	97	1

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-41Kingston Flemings makes layup
2nd Half49-42Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-43Tanner Toolson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-44Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-46Tanner Toolson makes layup (David Punch assists)
2nd Half51-46Kingston Flemings makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half51-49Liutauras Lelevicius makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half54-49Kingston Flemings makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half54-50David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-51Jace Posey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-52Jace Posey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-52Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-52Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-54Brock Harding makes driving layup (David Punch assists)
2nd Half59-54Ramon Walker Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half60-54Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-54Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-54Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-54Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-54Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-56Xavier Edmonds makes layup (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half66-56Emanuel Sharp makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half66-58Xavier Edmonds makes 3-foot dunk (David Punch assists)
2nd Half69-58Milos Uzan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half69-60Xavier Edmonds makes layup
2nd Half69-61Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half71-61Emanuel Sharp makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half72-61Emanuel Sharp makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half72-63Brock Harding makes 13-foot jumper (David Punch assists)
2nd Half72-65Liutauras Lelevicius makes driving layup (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half73-65Milos Uzan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-65Milos Uzan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-67David Punch makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half75-67Ramon Walker Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-67Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-67Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-69Tanner Toolson makes layup
2nd Half77-70Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-70Ramon Walker Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-70Ramon Walker Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2