HOUSTON (AP) — L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and No. 3 Houston won its ninth straight game with a 65-59 victory over Kansas on Monday night. Emanuel Sharp added 12 points off the bench, including two free throws that pushed Houston’s lead to 63-59 with 20 seconds left. The Cougars (26-4, 18-1 Big 12) went 4 of 4 from the foul line down the stretch.

As for the game, the Cougars leaned on the hot hands of senior guard L.J. Cryer, who won a national title with the Baylor Bears in 2021. Cryer generated 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field with four 3-pointers versus the Jayhawks.

Houston Cougars secure back-to-back Big 12 titles with a close victory over Kansas, boosting their national ranking. Ben and Donnie recap Monday night's win.