No. 8 Kansas Prepares for Crucial Match Against No. 4 Houston in Big 12 Showdown

The Jayhawks aim to narrow the gap in the Big 12 standings with a victory over league-leader Houston, highlighting the game's significance for both teams' conference aspirations.

• Kansas Jayhawks, with a 5-3 Big 12 record, host Houston Cougars, the current league leaders, in a pivotal men's basketball game.
• Houston, boasting a 19-2 overall record and a 6-2 conference record, enters the game on a five-game winning streak.
• The matchup is seen as KU's biggest home game on a national stage since their December contest against UConn.
• KU coach Bill Self emphasizes the importance of winning at home and the challenge of facing Houston's top-ranked defense.
• The game is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play, with both aiming to solidify their standings in the Big 12.

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