No. 7 Houston Overtakes Baylor in Second Half

Emanuel Sharp's 19 points lead Cougars' comeback win over pesky Bears

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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No. 7 Houston came from behind to defeat Baylor 77-64 in a Big 12 matchup. Emanuel Sharp scored 19 points, including 5 three-pointers, to lead the Cougars' second-half surge. Houston's Kingston Flemings posted a game-high 21 points and 7 assists, while Milos Uzan added 12 points. Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou had 20 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The win keeps Houston in second place in the Big 12 standings, maintaining their one-game conference lead over third-place Texas Tech. Baylor, meanwhile, drops to 15-15 overall and 5-12 in conference play.

The details

Houston trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half before rallying to tie the game at 35-35 by halftime. Baylor jumped out to a 44-37 lead early in the second half, but the Cougars took their first lead of the game on a 3-pointer by Sharp with 7:16 remaining. Houston then went on a 20-3 run to pull away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Houston trailed by 14 points less than five minutes into the game.
  • The Cougars tied the game at 35-35 by halftime.
  • Baylor led by 7 points early in the second half.
  • Houston took the lead for good with 7:16 left in the game.

The players

Emanuel Sharp

A sharpshooting guard for No. 7 Houston who scored 19 points, including 5 three-pointers, to lead the Cougars' comeback.

Kingston Flemings

Houston's leading scorer with 21 points and 7 assists.

Tounde Yessoufou

Baylor's top performer with 20 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

Houston's ability to rally from a double-digit deficit and pull away late demonstrates the Cougars' resilience and firepower, keeping them in contention for the Big 12 title. Baylor's loss, meanwhile, further complicates their postseason hopes.