Houston Rolls: No. 7 Houston Cougars vs Baylor Bears Live Updates, Box Score
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The No. 7 Houston Cougars resume Big 12 conference play action with an early afternoon game against Baylor. The Coogs make the road trip out to Waco for a 12 p.m. tipoff on Peacock/NBCSN against the Bears.
Houston enters this game 14-1 and winners of their last game against No. 14 Texas Tech 69-65. It was a tough and hard-fought win against the Red Raiders in Houston's Big 12 home opener, but the Cougars found a way thanks to freshman point guard Kingston Flemings showing off his clutch ability.
The Cougars have won eight straight games entering, and will also put their 15 game road win streak going back to last season on the line in Foster Pavillion. That is a league and program record. While Baylor is not ranked, this game will not be easy, as it is with most Big 12 road games.
Coogs vs Bears
The Bears enter this game with a 10-4 record, but have lost their first two conference games against TCU and No. 3 Iowa State. Baylor was actually quite competitive against the Cyclones who are one of the best teams in the nation. They lost 70-60 at home. Baylor had a four game win streak snapped with these two losses.
Beating Baylor at their place is ever easy, and the Bears are 8-1 at Foster Pavilion so far. Sophomore guard Cameron Carr leads the Bears, averaging over 20 points and 1.7 blocks per game. Freshman guard Tounde Yessoufou is second with 18 PPG. Head coach Scott Drew is 1-9 against Houston while Kelvin Sampson is 25-1 against Baylor in his career.
Flemings is now the leading scorer for the Cougars with just over 16 PGG with senior guard Emanuel Sharp right behind him at 16 as well. Both were named to the Wooden Award midseason watchlist. Houston has a 41-16 lead in the all-time series and has won the last three meetings. The Cougars are also 16-10 on the road against Baylor.
Houston faces off against Baylor. Be sure to check back here at tipoff for live updates as the game goes on.
Follow below for live updates as the game progresses.
1st Half | 2nd Half | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 33 | 44 | 77 |
Baylor | 26 | 29 | 55 |
Live Updates
Starting Lineup: G Flemings, G Uzan, G Sharp, F Tugler, F Cenac Jr.
Under 16 Timeout: Baylor 14, Houston 6
Houston got the early lead thanks to Jojo Tugler going to work in the paint, but the Bears were shooting well and hit their looks from three.
Under 12 Timeout: Baylor 14, Houston 12
Sharp and Cenac Jr. hit two straight threes as the Cougars cut into the deficit.
Under 8 Timeout: Houston 24, Baylor 17
Houston is suddenly making all their shots, with Harwell and Uzan getting involved.
Under 4 Timeout: Houston 29, Baylor 20
The Cougars went on a 23-6 run overall and are in control. Tugler has had a great game so far, and Harwell is contributing off the bench.
HALFTIME: Houston 33, Baylor 26
The Cougars went through a six minute scoring drought, but still end up leading at the half. Tugler had 10 points while Sharp, Harwell and Uzan each had six. Both teams shot around 30%, and Baylor even shot higher than Houston, but the rebounding and turnovers were massive in Houston's direction.
Under 16 Timeout: Houston 46, Baylor 29
The Cougars blast open their lead to 17 points just five minutes into the second half. Flemings comes to life with two buckets. Kalifa Sakho makes an impact off the bench as well, while Houston's defense
Under 12 Timeout: Houston 54, Baylor 34
The rout is now on. Cenac Jr. is having a great game from beyond the arc, while Flemings and Sharp continue to score.
Under 8 Timeout (5:28): Houston 66, Baylor 41
Sharp is now attacking the basket and Harwell hits his third triple of the game. Houston is just dominating.
Under 4 Timeout: Houston 68, Baylor 43
FINAL: Houston 77, Baylor 55
Through one of their best second halves in the Big 12 on the road, Houston routs Baylor for an impressive showing. Sharp was the leading scorer with 17, while Tugler and Harwell each had 12. Houston dominated on the boards and turnovers.
Maanav Gupta is a staff writer for Houston Cougars on SI. He graduated from the University of Houston in the summer of 2025 with his bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in Spanish. Gupta spent three years at the student newspaper, The Daily Cougar, and also covered the 2025 Final Four and National Championship as Houston beat writer for College Basketball Review. He also has his own YouTube channel, Maanav’s Sports Talk, where he has interviewed professional athletes and broadcasters like Jim Nantz, Jose Altuve, J.J. Watt, Rich Eisen, and Alperen Sengun. Gupta was also a contributor to the Houston athletic program as a student. You can find Gupta on X, Instagram and TikTok @MGSportsTalk.