No. 3 Houston Defeats Kansas 65-59, Extends Winning Streak to Nine Games

The Cougars secure a season sweep of the Jayhawks in their home finale, solidifying their dominance in the Big 12 ahead of postseason play.

Houston, ranked No. 3, improved to 26-4 overall and 18-1 in the Big 12 with a 65-59 victory over Kansas on Monday night.
L.J. Cryer led the Cougars with a game-high 22 points, including crucial free throws and a key steal in the closing moments of the game.
The Cougars forced 20 turnovers from Kansas while shooting 35% from the field and 7-for-20 on three-pointers.
Houston has now won nine consecutive games and finished the season with a 16-1 record at home, sweeping Kansas after a previous double-overtime win in January.
With the Big 12 regular-season title already clinched, Houston prepares for its final regular-season game against Baylor before entering the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 1 seed.