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No. 7 Houston Rallies Past No. 14 Texas Tech, 69-65, Behind Flemings' Late Flurry

The result maintained Houston's eight-game surge, with a 14-game home streak still intact.

Houston guard Kingston Flemings (4) takes a shot against Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty (11) and forward JT Toppin (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Houston forward Kalifa Sakho (14) and center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) go after a rebound with Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) goes to the floor for a loose ball against Texas Tech forward Lejuan Watts (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) runs past Texas Tech forward Donovan Atwell (12) as he brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Fertitta Center in Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

Overview

  • Kingston Flemings scored 23 points and delivered nine in the final two minutes to finish a second-half comeback.
  • Emanuel Sharp added 17 points, and frontcourt standouts Chris Cenac Jr. (11 points, 11 rebounds) and Joseph Tugler (11 points, 10 rebounds) posted double-doubles.
  • Houston surged ahead with a 7-1 run late as Texas Tech went 3-for-10 from the field with six turnovers over the final 8:25.
  • The Cougars shot 39% and 4-for-17 from three, while the Red Raiders shot 41% with nine threes but faltered in closing possessions.
  • Houston improved to 14-1 overall and 2-0 in Big 12 play with its eighth straight win and 14th straight at home, while Texas Tech fell to 11-4 (1-1) with road games at Baylor and Colorado next.