NCAAB · Final

Houston Dominates Kansas in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:50 PM ET · T-Mobile Center

Houston Cougars 69, Kansas Jayhawks 47, 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 Kansas Jayhawks vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars beat Kansas Jayhawks 69-47 at T-Mobile Center on March 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Kansas Jayhawks vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the T-Mobile Center, the Houston Cougars triumphed over the Kansas Jayhawks with a final score of 69-47. This victory not only showcased Houston's strong performance but also highlighted their ability to bounce back after a previous loss to the Jayhawks earlier in the season.

Houston entered the game with a record of 28-5 and had been on a four-game winning streak, averaging 78 points in their last five games while allowing 67.2 points. Their recent form included a notable win against BYU Cougars just two days prior, where they secured a 73-66 victory. In contrast, Kansas, with a record of 23-10, had won their last two games but had a mixed performance in their previous ten, recording a 6-4 record and averaging 73 points while allowing 73.2.

The Cougars' home record stood at 4-1 in their last five games, while Kansas struggled more on the road with a 1-3 away record in the same span. The previous meeting between these two teams on February 24, 2026, ended in a 69-56 win for Kansas, but Houston's home advantage proved critical in this encounter.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Houston was favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The odds reflected confidence in Houston's ability to perform at home, with a moneyline of -225 for the Cougars compared to +185 for the Jayhawks.

The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, allowing for a competitive atmosphere. As the match unfolded, Houston demonstrated their dominance, particularly in the second half, where they outscored Kansas significantly. Key scoring plays included a 26-foot three-point jumper by Emanuel Sharp and a 16-foot jumper by Ramon Walker Jr., which helped solidify their lead.

Overall, the matchup was worth noting not only for the rivalry between these two programs but also for Houston's impressive display of skill and strategy, particularly after their earlier loss to Kansas this season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -5.5	139.5 o -108 / u -112	Kansas Jayhawks +185 · Houston Cougars -225

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Leaders

PointsKingston Flemings21Houston Cougars
AssistsKingston Flemings3Houston Cougars
ReboundsChris Cenac Jr.14Houston Cougars
PointsDarryn Peterson14Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsMelvin Council Jr.4Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsFlory Bidunga12Kansas Jayhawks

Recent form

Houston Cougars

Last 10: 7-3Streak W474.4 scored · 66.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

W73-66vs BYU CougarsMar 12
W82-75at Oklahoma State CowboysMar 7
W77-64vs Baylor BearsMar 5
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

Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 6-4Streak W273 scored · 73.2 allowed per game1-3 away

W78-73vs TCU Horned FrogsMar 13
W104-85vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 7
L60-70at Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 4
L61-84at Arizona WildcatsFeb 28
W69-56vs Houston CougarsFeb 24
L68-84vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 21
W81-69at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 19
L56-74at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 14
W82-78vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 10
W71-59vs Utah UtesFeb 7

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	Kansas Jayhawks	Houston Cougars
Field goals	14-57	22-53
Field goal %	25	42
Three-pointers	7-23	10-18
Three-point %	30	56
Free throws	12-18	15-19
Free throw %	67	79
Rebounds	37	42
Offensive rebounds	15	10
Defensive rebounds	22	32
Assists	8	11
Steals	3	4
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	8	8
Team turnovers	0	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	3
Fast-break points	9	0
Points in the paint	14	12
Fouls	11	15
Largest lead	0	24
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

1st Half23-29Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half25-29Darryn Peterson makes 1-foot dunk
1st Half25-30Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half25-31Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half25-32Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 3
1st Half25-33Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half25-35Kingston Flemings makes driving layup
2nd Half25-38Emanuel Sharp makes 25-foot three point jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half25-39Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half25-40Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half26-40Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-40Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-41Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half27-42Chris Cenac Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half27-45Kingston Flemings makes 22-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half27-48Kingston Flemings makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mercy Miller assists)
2nd Half27-51Emanuel Sharp makes 28-foot three point jumper (Milos Uzan assists)
2nd Half28-51Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-51Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-51Flory Bidunga makes 0-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half32-51Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-52Mercy Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-53Mercy Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-54Milos Uzan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-54Melvin Council Jr. makes 0-foot jumper
2nd Half34-55Joseph Tugler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-56Joseph Tugler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-56Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-56Kohl Rosario makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half38-58Kalifa Sakho makes 1-foot dunk (Emanuel Sharp assists)
2nd Half41-58Kohl Rosario makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half41-59Kingston Flemings makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-60Kingston Flemings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-60Kohl Rosario makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-62Mercy Miller makes driving layup
2nd Half43-65Emanuel Sharp makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kingston Flemings assists)
2nd Half46-65Jamari McDowell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kohl Rosario assists)
2nd Half46-67Kingston Flemings makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half47-67Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-69Ramon Walker Jr. makes 16-foot jumper