Houston Cougars 56, Kansas Jayhawks 69
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-23 · Winner: Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas Jayhawks defeated Houston Cougars 69–56 on 2026-02-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 0:02 swung win probability 28% → 77%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 0:02 swung win probability 28% → 77%.
Why Houston Cougars lost
- Lost H2 29-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 12:00 (win probability 69% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 35.6% eFG vs a 51.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 18-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Cougars | 11–0 | H1 14:09 | 72% → 31% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 11–0 | H1 0:02 | 28% → 77% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 12–0 | H2 12:00 | 69% → 99% |
| Kansas Jayhawks | 8–0 | H2 9:14 | 97% → 100% |