Houston Stages Stunning Comeback to Defeat Kansas in Double OT
The Cougars erased a six-point deficit in the final seconds of the first overtime to secure a 92-86 road victory over the Jayhawks.
- Houston rallied from a 79-73 deficit with under 10 seconds left in the first overtime, forcing a second overtime with back-to-back three-pointers by Emanuel Sharp and Mylik Wilson.
- J’Wan Roberts led Houston with 24 points, including six in overtime, while Mylik Wilson and Milos Uzan added 18 and 17 points, respectively.
- Kansas struggled offensively in key moments, committing 12 turnovers and missing critical free throws, including two by Dajuan Harris Jr. with 18 seconds left in the first OT.
- Flory Bidunga and Hunter Dickinson were Kansas' top scorers, contributing 19 and 17 points respectively, but the Jayhawks failed to maintain late-game leads in regulation and overtime.
- The victory extended Houston's winning streak to 12 games and marked their 17th consecutive Big 12 regular-season win, solidifying their dominance in the conference.