Kingston Flemings scores 27 as No. 10 Houston bounces back vs. TCU

Cougars defeat Horned Frogs 79-70 after loss to Texas Tech

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:55am

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Kingston Flemings poured in 27 points and Emanuel Sharp added 23 as No. 10 Houston defeated TCU 79-70 on Wednesday night. The Cougars bounced back after falling at Texas Tech on Saturday, with Flemings recording his third straight 20-point performance. TCU's brief two-game winning streak came to an end, despite 18 points and 10 rebounds from Xavier Edmonds and 16 points and 6 assists from David Punch.

Why it matters

This was an important bounce-back win for Houston, which is ranked 10th in the nation. The Cougars were coming off a loss to Texas Tech and needed to regain momentum in Big 12 play. TCU had been on a bit of a roll, so this was a tough loss for the Horned Frogs as they try to climb the conference standings.

The details

Houston put itself in control midway through the first half with a 12-0 run to build a 28-16 lead. The Cougars led 43-30 at halftime after shooting 61.5% from the field compared to 40.7% for TCU. Houston extended the lead to 45-30 early in the second half, but TCU battled back with a 14-2 run to pull within 49-46. The Horned Frogs got as close as 56-54 before Houston answered with an 8-0 spurt to regain a 64-54 advantage and hold on for the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
  • Houston hosts Cincinnati on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • TCU travels to Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Kingston Flemings

A star player for the Houston Cougars, scoring 27 points in the win over TCU.

Emanuel Sharp

A key contributor for Houston, adding 23 points in the victory.

Xavier Edmonds

Led TCU with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort.

David Punch

Scored 16 points and dished out 6 assists for the Horned Frogs.

Jamie Dixon

The head coach of TCU, who was called for a technical foul at the end of the first half.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back after that tough loss to Texas Tech. The guys really stepped up tonight and played with a lot of energy and focus.”

— Kelvin Sampson, Head Coach, Houston Cougars

“We just couldn't sustain our momentum in the second half. Houston is a very talented team and they made the plays down the stretch to get the win.”

— Jamie Dixon, Head Coach, TCU Horned Frogs

What’s next

Houston will look to build on this win when they host Cincinnati on Saturday, while TCU will try to rebound when they travel to Colorado on Sunday.

The takeaway

This was an important bounce-back victory for the 10th-ranked Houston Cougars, who showed their resilience after a tough loss to Texas Tech. Meanwhile, TCU's brief winning streak came to an end, but the Horned Frogs proved they can compete with one of the top teams in the Big 12.