No. 3 Houston Downs Kansas State 78-64

Emanuel Sharp scores 23 points to lead the Cougars to their sixth straight win.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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No. 3 Houston rallied from an early deficit to beat Kansas State 78-64 on Saturday. Emanuel Sharp led the Cougars with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Milos Uzan added 12 points and 8 assists. P.J. Haggerty scored 23 points for Kansas State, surpassing 2,000 career points in the first half.

Why it matters

This win extends Houston's winning streak to 6 games and keeps them near the top of the Big 12 standings. For Kansas State, the loss is their 6th in a row as they continue to struggle against ranked opponents this season.

The details

Houston overcame an early 15-6 deficit by going on a 27-4 run to close out the first half. Sharp scored 14 of his 23 points in the first half to lead the Cougars' comeback. Kansas State shot just 35% from the field and 31% from 3-point range in the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Haggerty surpassed 2,000 career points in the first half of the game.

The players

Emanuel Sharp

A key player for No. 3 Houston, scoring 23 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in the win.

P.J. Haggerty

The leading scorer for Kansas State, pouring in 23 points and surpassing 2,000 career points in the game.

Milos Uzan

Contributed 12 points and 8 assists for the Cougars in the victory.

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What’s next

Houston will play their next game on Monday at No. 5 Iowa State, the first of three straight games against Top-10 opponents.

The takeaway

Houston proved their dominance in the Big 12 with this comeback win over Kansas State, while the Wildcats continue to struggle against ranked teams this season.