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Kansas Jayhawks Suffer Blowout Loss in Big 12 Tournament
The Jayhawks missed 17 straight shots in a 69-47 defeat against the Houston Cougars.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:23pm
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The Kansas Jayhawks suffered a blowout 69-47 loss to the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal, marking their lowest-scoring game of the season. The Jayhawks missed 17 consecutive shots during a crucial stretch in the second half as the Cougars went on a 22-2 run. Freshman phenom Darryn Peterson led KU with 14 points, but the team shot a dismal 25% from the field overall.
Why it matters
The lopsided defeat comes at a bad time for Kansas, as they prepare to enter the NCAA Tournament. The Jayhawks have struggled with inconsistency this season, losing seven games by double digits, raising concerns about their ability to make a deep March Madness run.
The details
After freshman Darryn Peterson dunked to pull KU within 29-25 late in the first half, the Jayhawks proceeded to miss their next 17 shots, including the first 16 of the second half. During that cold stretch, Houston went on a 22-2 run to pull away. As a team, Kansas shot just 25% from the field and never held a lead in the game.
- The Jayhawks lost 69-47 to the Houston Cougars in the Big 12 Tournament semifinal on Friday, March 14, 2026.
- With a little over a minute remaining in the first half, Darryn Peterson dunked to pull KU within 29-25.
The players
Bill Self
The head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.
Tre White
A senior guard for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Darryn Peterson
A freshman phenom and potential future NBA draft pick who led Kansas with 14 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“Ugly!”
— Bill Self, Head Coach
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The Jayhawks will now await their NCAA Tournament seeding, which will be announced on Selection Sunday.
The takeaway
Kansas' blowout loss to Houston raises concerns about the team's inconsistency and ability to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, despite their status as a projected No. 4 seed. The Jayhawks will need to find a way to get their offense back on track if they hope to avoid an early March Madness exit.
