The teams split their regular season series, with Kansas claiming the most recent encounter 69-56 on Feb. 23, 2026, giving the Jayhawks momentum heading into the rematch.

Kansas hoops coach Bill Self watches the second half, his Jayhawks down big in a semifinal game against the Houston Cougars at the Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament inside Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Friday, March 13, 2026. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

Chris Cenac Jr., who struggled when UH lost to Kansas in regular season, had 17 points and 14 rebounds as Cougars rolled past the Jayhawks in Big 12.

The carnival at the Houston rodeo closed early Saturday night out of an “abundance of caution,” Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said.

The Houston Cougars, for the second time this season, faced the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday night with the Big 12 Championship on the line. Ultimately, similar to the first meeting, Houston fell short of a late comeback and lost 79–74.

The Houston Texans have a need at guard, but the free agent options are dwindling. A look at who on the offensive line remain available.

During the RODEOHOUSTON chuck wagon race on March 13, two horses fell on the track while making a turn, but both the horses and the wagon driver were unharmed. A veterinarian evaluated the horses, and they are fit to participate in future races.

That Hello Kitty has seen a whole other side of the Houston rodeo.