No. 12 Houston Dominates Kansas State for Eighth Straight Win
The Cougars' defense and efficient scoring secured an 87-57 victory in their first visit to Manhattan since 1971.
- Houston Cougars improved to 12-3 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play with a commanding win over Kansas State.
- Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 15 points, while Joseph Tugler contributed a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Cougars used two decisive first-half runs, 16-2 and 18-3, to establish a 22-point halftime lead they never relinquished.
- Houston's defense limited Kansas State's top scorers to a combined 17 points and dominated the paint with a 52-18 scoring edge.
- Kansas State fell to 7-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play, marking their third consecutive loss.