Houston Defeats Kansas State 87-57

The No. 12 Houston Cougars dominated Kansas State with an 87-57 victory, extending their winning streak to eight games. Houston established an early lead with a 16-2 run, building a 46-24 advantage by halftime. The Wildcats, now 7-8 and facing their third consecutive loss, struggled throughout the game, particularly in rebounding, where they were outmatched 44-20. Brendan Hausen led K-State with 15 points, while Houston's Emanuel Sharp scored 15, supported by Joseph Tugler's double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Wildcats' performance marked their largest margin of defeat under head coach Jerome Tang, reflecting ongoing struggles after losing six of their last seven games. Both teams shot reasonably well from three-point range, but K-State's turnovers compounded their difficulties against Houston's tough defense.