No. 8 Houston beats Middle Tennessee State 69-60

Kingston Flemings scores 15 points in victory

Feb. 10, 2026 at 9:55am

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Kingston Flemings had 15 points and five assists, Joseph Tugler added 13 points and six rebounds, and No. 8 Houston pulled away in the second half for a 69-60 win over Middle Tennessee State.

Why it matters

This win keeps No. 8 Houston in contention for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, as they continue their strong season against a tough mid-major opponent.

The details

Houston was able to pull away in the second half after a close first half, thanks to strong performances from Flemings and Tugler. The Cougars' defense also stepped up to limit Middle Tennessee State's scoring in the final 20 minutes.

  • The game was played on February 10, 2026.

The players

Kingston Flemings

A key player for No. 8 Houston, scoring 15 points and dishing out 5 assists in the win.

Joseph Tugler

Contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds for the Cougars in the victory.

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The takeaway

No. 8 Houston continues to show why they are one of the top teams in the country, grinding out a tough win over a scrappy Middle Tennessee State squad to stay in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed.