Houston Edges Kansas in Double-Overtime Thriller at Allen Fieldhouse
No. 12 Kansas hosted No. 7 Houston in a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown on Saturday, January 25, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. The game, which tipped off at 5:30 p.m. CT and was televised on ESPN, ended in a thrilling double-overtime victory for Houston, 92-86.
Houston entered the game on an 11-game winning streak, including a dominant 70-36 victory over Utah earlier in the week. The Cougars, led by head coach Kelvin Sampson, showcased their trademark suffocating defense, which ranks first nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency. Guard L.J. Cryer, averaging 13.8 points per game, was a key offensive threat, while Terrance Arceneaux and Milos Uzan provided additional firepower.
Kansas, coming off a 74-61 road win over TCU, looked to defend its home court. The Jayhawks were led by Hunter Dickinson, who posted 16 points and nine rebounds against TCU, and freshman standout Flory Bidunga, who recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in the same game. Despite a strong start, Kansas struggled to maintain its lead, allowing Houston to force overtime and eventually secure the win in double overtime.
The game was a rematch of last season’s meeting, where Houston dominated Kansas 76-46. This time, the Jayhawks put up a stronger fight but fell short in the extra periods. Houston’s ability to control the glass and execute in critical moments proved decisive, as they improved to 16-3 overall and 8-0 in Big 12 play. Kansas dropped to 14-5 overall and 5-3 in the conference.
The loss highlighted Kansas’ ongoing struggles with consistency, particularly in late-game situations. Meanwhile, Houston solidified its position as a top contender in the Big 12, demonstrating its ability to win in one of the most challenging environments in college basketball. The Cougars will look to extend their winning streak, while Kansas aims to regroup and bounce back in its next game.
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