Houston Cougars' Thrilling Comeback Win

0:00On March 5th, the 7th ranked Houston Cougars pulled off a thrilling comeback win against the Baylor Bears, finishing 77-64. On senior night effort to the center, this victory boosts Houston to 25 wins and five losses overall and 13-4 in the Big 12 conference. They wrap up the home schedule with a strong 15-1 record. Freshman Point Guard Kingston Fleming's led the charge with 21 points on 7-13 shooting, plus 7 assists and two steals. Senior Guard Emmanuel Sharp added 19 points, including 5-3 pointers out of 10 tries. Junior Forward, host of Tugler chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds while Senior Point Guard Milo's Uzan scored 12. The Cougars shot 46% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc, outpacing Baylor, Houston forced 18 turnovers and turned them into 28 points while their bench delivered 25 more. Down for most of the first half, Houston tied it at half-time and surged ahead in the

1:03second with a decisive 18-3 run. Sharp's timely threes and Fleming's fast-break finishes sealed the double-digit lead. This win caps a dominant home stand and keeps Houston in prime position for a deep post-season run as the regular season winds down.